ovation

Pronunciation: /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin ovātiōnem.

In classic literature

Synonyms

standing ovation

Semantic network

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recognition

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