ovation

[O*va·tion]

Hear that applause and cries of "Bravo"? Your audience is giving you an ovation, or praise for a great performance.

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A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.

Noun
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)


n.
A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.

n.
Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.


Ovation

O*va"tion , n. [L. ovatio, fr. ovare to exult, rejoice, triumph in an ovation; cf. Gr. to shout: cf. F. ovation.] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves. 2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
To rain an April of ovation round Their statues.

A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.

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