1. ovation - Noun
2. ovation - Verb
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryTo me, bad taste is what entertainment is all about. If someone vomits while watching one of my films, it's like getting a standing ovation. But one must remember that there is such a thing as good bad taste and bad bad taste. John Waters
Well, I think if more people had more applause, it would make them feel better. I often give my wife a round of applause. If the meal is very good I give her a standing ovation. Tom Baker
A thunderous boo is one thousand times stronger, nobler, and more powerful than a standing ovation. Admiration corrupts. Nelson Rodrigues
I love working in Canada. The ovation is great. It makes me feel like I'm the top dog. Owen Hart
The star of that year's conference was undoubtedly the Swedish conservative leader-since Prime Minister-who delivered a speech of such startling Thatcherite soundness that in applauding I felt as if I was giving myself a standing ovation. Margaret Thatcher
The standing ovation threw me... to be held in such regard in a town so full of talent is quite something. Michael Caine