Ovations Meaning in English

word · lemma: ovation

US

oʊˈveɪʃənz

oh-VAY-shunz

UK

əʊvˈeɪʃənz

oh-VAY-shunz

Definition

A strong, enthusiastic show of applause and approval from a crowd, usually after a performance.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal or artistic contexts, like theater, concerts, or award ceremonies. Common phrases: 'standing ovation' (everyone stands) and 'receive/give ovations'. Rarely used outside performance contexts. 'Ovation' is countable: 'an ovation', 'many ovations'.

• Spanish: ovaciones
• Portuguese (BR): orações - ovações
• Portuguese (PT): ovações
• Chinese (Simplified): 热烈鼓掌 - 欢呼
• Chinese (Traditional): 熱烈鼓掌 - 歡呼
• Hindi: तालियाँ
• Arabic: تصفيق حار
• Bengali: উচ্ছ্বসিত অভিনন্দন - করতালির সম্ভার
• Russian: овации
• Japanese: 喝采 - オベーション
• Vietnamese: tràng pháo tay - sự hoan nghênh nhiệt liệt
• Korean: 기립 박수 - 큰 박수
• Turkish: alkışlar - ayakta alkış
• Urdu: پرزور تالیوں
• Indonesian: ovasi - tepuk tangan meriah

Example Sentences

The singer received loud ovations after her performance.

basic

The play ended with several ovations from the crowd.

basic

The actor smiled in response to the ovations.

basic

After the speech, the room filled with standing ovations.

natural

She’s used to getting ovations wherever she performs.

natural

The team walked onto the stage to thunderous ovations from fans.

natural