Meaning
Ovation is a noun that refers to an enthusiastic display of approval or praise from an audience, often expressed through loud clapping, cheering, or standing.
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Noun
- Countable/Uncountable: Countable (e.g., a thunderous ovation, several ovations).
- Commonly used in contexts such as theater, concerts, sports, or speeches.
- Frequently paired with adjectives like standing, thunderous, warm, loud.
Structure:
- give sb an ovation
- receive an ovation
- a standing ovation
Common Phrases
- Standing ovation – when the audience stands up while applauding.
- Thunderous ovation – very loud and powerful applause.
- Warm ovation – a friendly and supportive applause.
Collocations
- Adjectives + ovation: standing ovation, loud ovation, great ovation, thunderous ovation
- Verbs + ovation: receive an ovation, get an ovation, give an ovation, earn an ovation
- Nouns + ovation: applause and ovation, cheers and ovation
Examples
- The actor received a standing ovation for his remarkable performance.
- Her speech was followed by a thunderous ovation from the audience.
- The young pianist earned an ovation after playing flawlessly.
- The team got a warm ovation as they entered the stadium.
- He was surprised to receive an ovation for his short but powerful presentation.
- The award ceremony ended with an ovation for all the nominees.
- The audience gave the orchestra an ovation that lasted several minutes.
Synonyms or Related
- Applause
- Acclaim
- Cheering
- Tribute
- Praise