Thesaurus: ovation

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1. n. A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.
2. n. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
3. n. enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
4. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves. 2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite. To rain an April of ovation round Their statues. Tennyson.
5. A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy,bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.
6. n:100 n. enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)