Words Like OVATION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to OVATION.

2 Alternative Words Similar to ovation

1 Credit Noun      Synonym Words Like Credit
2 Recognition Noun      Synonym Words Like Recognition

10 definitions of ovation

1 A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.
2 An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
3 A prolonged applause for a person of group after a speech or performance.
4 enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
5 Enthusiastic, prolonged applause.
6 A show of public homage or welcome.
7 An ancient Roman victory ceremony of somewhat less importance than a triumph.
8 In Roman antiquity, a lesser triumph accorded to commanders who had conquered with little bloodshed, who had defeated a comparatively inconsiderable enemy, or whose advantage, although considerable, was not sufficient to constitute a legitimate claim to the higher distinction of a triumph. See triumph.
9 An enthusiastic reception of a person by an assembly or concourse of people with acclamations and other spontaneous expressions of popularity; enthusiastic public homage.
10 prolonged enthusiastic applause
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