ovation Meaning & Definition
What Does Ovation Mean?
Ovation is used as a noun meaning an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause. It is also used to mean a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted.
Ovation in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ō-ˈvā-shən/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | standing ovation, acclamation and applause |
| Antonyms | booing, hissing and boo |
| Plural | ovations |
| First known use | 1533 |
Ovation Definition (Noun)
- an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause
received a standing ovation
- a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
Synonyms of Ovation
Ovation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ovation
Ovation in a Sentence
received a standing ovation
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
Word Forms & Grammar
ovation
ovations
ovation (plural ovations)
ovation (third-person singular simple present ovations, present participle ovationing, simple past and past participle ovationed)
ovation (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Ovation
Origin of Ovation
Origin 1: Latin ovation-, ovatio, from ovare to exult; akin to Greek euoi, interjection used in Bacchic revels
Origin 2: Learned borrowing from Latin ovātiōnem.
Origin 3: From Late Latin ovatio (“egg-laying”) + English -ion (suffix indicating an action or process, or the result of an action or process). Ovatio is derived from ovāre (“to lay eggs”), from Latin ōvum (“egg”)[1] (possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ew- (“dress; to be dressed, clothe oneself”)) + -āre.
First Known Use
1533
Pronouncing Ovation
Ovation is pronounced /ō-ˈvā-shən/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (vā).
Frequently Asked Questions About Ovation
What part of speech is ovation?
Ovation is a noun.
What is another word for ovation?
Close synonyms of ovation are standing ovation, acclamation and applause. See the full list of ovation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of ovation?
The opposite of ovation can be expressed with words like booing, hissing, boo and hiss.
What is the plural of ovation?
The plural of ovation is ovations.