Ovation
n.joyful, energeticwarm
What it means
Enthusiastic public applause recognizing a performance or achievement.
Reach for it when naming a strong audience response that honors visible success
The youth choir received an ovation after its final song.
Choose between these
6- playful
cheers
vocal excitement is the sound
not when Cheers can come before achievement.
- everyday
the audience's clapping is the fact
not when Applause can be polite or brief.
- warm
recognition honors a body of work
not when A tribute may be quiet and planned.
- professional
commendation
formal approval is recorded
not when Commendation lacks crowd energy.
- formal
wide public praise matters
not when Acclaim may appear without live applause.
- literary
reception
the audience's whole response is evaluated
not when A reception may be mixed or silent.
Said against
3- booing
- silence
- disapproval
It naturally appears in
3- standing ovation
The retiring conductor received a standing ovation from the hall.
- earn an ovation
A restrained final scene can earn an ovation without spectacle.
- warm ovation
The speaker received a warm ovation after thanking translators.