Synonyms & related words for ovation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of ovation — including applause, clapping, plaudit, acclaim, handclap, cheering. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to ovation

Explore words related to ovation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include acclamations, applauding, applauder, acclamatory, claqueur, clapped, applauded, applauds. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for ovation

Common synonyms for ovation include applause, clapping, plaudit, acclaim, handclap, cheering, laudation, kudos — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does ovation come from?

The word ovation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ov-, from Latin ovo (“rejoice, exult”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.