standing ovation
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Definition
Noun: A standing ovation is a form of enthusiastic, sustained applause during which the audience stands up from their seats as a sign of great admiration, respect, or approval for a performance or speaker.
Usage
A "standing ovation" is typically given at the conclusion of a particularly impressive or moving performance in a theater, concert hall, or other public venue. It is a spontaneous, collective gesture from the audience.
Examples
- The actor was moved to tears when he received a standing ovation on the opening night of the play.
- Her powerful speech earned her a standing ovation from the entire conference hall.
- After the final note of the symphony, the conductor turned to face a standing ovation that lasted for several minutes.
Advanced Usage
- To give/get/receive a standing ovation: These are the most common collocations.
- The audience gave the retiring professor a standing ovation.
- The soloist got a standing ovation for her breathtaking performance.
- To be greeted with/met with a standing ovation: Used to describe the immediate reaction upon someone's entrance or the conclusion of an event.
- The humanitarian worker was met with a standing ovation as she took the stage.
Variants and Related Words
- Ovation (noun): A sustained and enthusiastic show of approval from an audience, especially by clapping. A "standing ovation" is the most intense form of an ovation.
- Applause (noun): The clapping of hands to show approval or enjoyment.
- Acclaim (noun): Enthusiastic and public praise.
Synonyms
- Rousing applause
- Thunderous applause
- Enthusiastic acclaim
Antonyms
- Silence
- Booing
- Tepid applause
Idioms and Phrases
- To bring the house down: To give an extremely successful performance that causes wild applause, often leading to a standing ovation.
- Her final act brought the house down and resulted in a ten-minute standing ovation.
Noun
- enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)