OVATION


Meaning of OVATION in English

n. 1 an enthusiastic reception, esp. spontaneous and sustained applause. 2 Rom. Antiq. a lesser form of triumph. standing ovation prolonged applause during which the crowd or audience rise to their feet. ovational adj.

[ L ovatio f. ovare exult ]

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