homage (Meaning)

Wordnet

homage (n)

respectful deference

Webster

homage (n.)

A symbolical acknowledgment made by a feudal tenant to, and in the presence of, his lord, on receiving investiture of fee, or coming to it by succession, that he was his man, or vassal; profession of fealty to a sovereign.

Respect or reverential regard; deference; especially, respect paid by external action; obeisance.

Reverence directed to the Supreme Being; reverential worship; devout affection.

Webster

homage (v. t.)

To pay reverence to by external action.

To cause to pay homage.

homage Sentence Examples

  1. The movie paid homage to the classic 1980s horror films.
  2. The artist's work was a subtle homage to his mentors.
  3. The restaurant's menu was a loving homage to Italian cuisine.
  4. The writer's debut novel was an obvious homage to Jane Austen.
  5. The concert featured a medley of songs in homage to the late singer.
  6. The student's thesis was a scholarly homage to the research of previous academics.
  7. The architect designed the building as a grand homage to Art Deco style.
  8. The sculpture was a powerful homage to the victims of war.
  9. The film critic's review was a glowing homage to the director's artistry.
  10. The musician's latest album was a heartfelt homage to his musical roots.

FAQs About the word homage

respectful deferenceA symbolical acknowledgment made by a feudal tenant to, and in the presence of, his lord, on receiving investiture of fee, or coming to it b

tribute, paean, accolade, eulogium, eulogy, panegyric, hymn, award,commendation, citation

indictment, reprimand, condemnation, censure, rebuke, rebuke,condemnation, denunciation, reprimand, denunciation

The movie paid homage to the classic 1980s horror films.

The artist's work was a subtle homage to his mentors.

The restaurant's menu was a loving homage to Italian cuisine.

The writer's debut novel was an obvious homage to Jane Austen.