The Collaborative International Dictionary
Ovation \O*va"tion\, n. [L. ovatio, fr. ovare to exult, rejoice, triumph in an ovation; cf. Gr. ? to shout: cf. F. ovation.]
(Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.
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Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
To rain an April of ovation round Their statues.
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Especially: A prolonged applause for a person of group after a speech or performance.
standing ovation a prolonged applause during which the audience stands as a sign of special appreciation or admiration.
Wiktionary
n. Enthusiastic applause given by people who rise from a sitting position
WordNet
n. enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) [syn: ovation]
Wikipedia
A standing ovation is a form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding after extraordinary performances of particularly high acclaim. In Ancient Rome returning military commanders (such as Marcus Licinius Crassus after his defeat of Spartacus) whose victories did not quite meet the requirements of a triumph but which were still praiseworthy were celebrated with an ovation instead, from the Latin ovo, "I rejoice". The word's use in English to refer to sustained applause dates from at least 1831.
Standing ovations are considered to be a special honor. Often it is used at the entrance or departure of a speaker or performer, where the audience members will continue the ovation until the ovated person leaves or begins their speech. Some audience members worldwide have observed that the standing ovation has come to be devalued, such as in the field of politics, in which on some occasions standing ovations may be given to political leaders as a matter of course, rather than as a special honour in unusual circumstances. Examples include party conferences in many countries, where the speech of the party leader is rewarded with a "stage managed" standing ovation as a matter of course, and the State of the Union Address of the President of the United States (see ovations at 6:15 and 7:00 ). It is routine, rather than exceptional, for this address to be introduced, interrupted and followed by standing ovations, both from the President's own party and his political opponents. However, by tradition all ovations that occur before the speech begins, as opposed to those that interrupt it, are given in praise of the office itself, rather than the individual office-holder, and the President is never introduced by name.
Standing ovations are also often given in a sporting context to reflect an outstanding individual performance.
Standing Ovation is a musical film written and directed by Stewart Raffill. Produced by Kenilworth Film Productions, Standing Ovation had a limited theatrical release on July 16, 2010.
During the promotion of Standing Ovation, the cast performed at venues across the US while traveling in a tour bus. Performances included a show before a crowd of 60,000 at the Dallas Freedom Concert and an appearance on the main stage at Knott’s Berry Farm in California.
Standing Ovation premiered at Universal CityWalk which was attended by Barbra Streisand as well as James and Josh Brolin. After the film's opening, the cast of Standing Ovation performed a concert raising $60,000 for the children of the Ranfurly Home Orphanage in The Bahamas.
Standing ovation may refer to:
- Standing ovation, a form of applause where members of a seated audience applaud while standing up
- Standing Ovation (film), a musical film
- "Standing Ovation", a song by American rapper Young Jeezy from the 2005 album Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
- Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs from the Stage, a 2012 album by Susan Boyle
Standing Ovation (subtitled 3 Eras of Basie Recorded Live at the Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas) is a live album by pianist and bandleader Count Basie featuring performances recorded at the Tropicana Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in 1969 and released on the Dot label.
Usage examples of "standing ovation".
Her tightrope act had brought the audience to a standing ovation at both the afternoon and evening shows, and now she was repeatedly trying to convince Edge that his own voltige act was, in fact, much more dangerous than her own.
He'd never received a standing ovation for making a delivery on a Sunday morning before.
We gave him a standing ovation, and I want to say Doc Webster was the first one to rise (despite the fact that, by virtue of his earlier rash promise, he was now on the wagon for the evening).
How many couples can honestly say they got a standing ovation for their first kiss?
Needless to say, the brave actor-author was given a standing ovation, and were I still Gallery Mouse for the Post, what a notice I might have written for tomorrow's paper!
The alien games workers gave him a standing ovation as he walked over to Flint's table, and finally he tipped his hat in acknowledgment of their plaudits.
Which prompted a patriotic cheer and a standing ovation, and even a couple of tossed bouquets, from the crowd.
But as the audience rose for a standing ovation and the cast began taking their bows, he edged toward the aisle.
It grew to a standing ovation, a raucous one, with people shouting and laughing and slapping each other on the back, a hail of empty glasses and mugs vectoring in on the fireplace, lights flashing rhythmically, fists pounding on the-lights flashing rhythmically?
The surf roars in his skull: a nice standing ovation from a studio audience of angels, who having all died themselves, know a good death when they see one.
The applause was still going on when he pushed through the standing ovation to get Rihan's ear.