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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ovasjɔ̃
"La pièce s'est terminée sous une longue ovation."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sustained and enthusiastic display of appreciation, approval, or acclaim, typically manifesting as loud and prolonged applause.
"The maestro received a thunderous standing ovation at the end of the symphony." - 2
An enthusiastic public reception or welcome given to someone.
"The returning champions were greeted with a massive ovation from the fans."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ovationem', meaning a lesser triumph, originating from the ancient Roman custom of 'ovatio' where a victorious general was honored. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, evolving from a specific military honor to a general expression of enthusiastic public acclaim.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ovation" is said worldwide
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ovation
Transliteration: ovasjɔ̃
"La pièce s'est terminée sous une longue ovation."
Ovation
Transliteration: ovaˈt͡si̯oːn
"Das Publikum brachte dem Künstler eine stürmische Ovation dar."
ovazione
Transliteration: ovaˈttsjoːne
"L'attore ha ricevuto un'ovazione trionfale alla fine dello spettacolo."
ovación
Transliteration: obaˈsjon
"El público puesto en pie dedicó una gran ovación al director."
ovação
Transliteration: ovaˈsɐ̃w
"A atuação brilhante foi recompensada com uma ovação de pé."
जयजयकार
Transliteration: jaijaykar
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"प्रस्तुति समाप्त होने पर दर्शकों ने खड़े होकर जयजयकार की।"
热烈欢呼
Transliteration: rè liè huān hū
Script: 中文汉字
"全场观众起立，报以热烈的欢呼声。"
환호
Transliteration: hwanho
Script: 한국어 한글
"연주가 끝나자 관중들로부터 열렬한 환호가 터져 나왔다."
喝采
Transliteration: kakkusai
Script: 日本語
"観客は立ち上がって温かい喝采を送った。"
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