An ovation is a large amount of applause from an audience for a particular performer or speaker. They had lost by a wide margin, but their supporters gave them a defiant, loyal ovation. see also standing ovation. if a group of people give someone an ovation, they clap to show approval (ovatio, from ovare )
A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves
Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite
{i} Roman military celebration of victory; public praise; prolonged applause from an audience
If a speaker or performer gets a standing ovation when they have finished speaking or performing, the audience stands up to clap in order to show its admiration or support