paean (Meaning)
paean (n)
a formal expression of praise
(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
paean (n.)
An ancient Greek hymn in honor of Apollo as a healing deity, and, later, a song addressed to other deities.
Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
See Paeon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of paean
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Synonyms:
- approval
- recommendation
- dedication
- hallelujah
- plaudit(s)
- decoration
- acclamation
- applause
- compliment
- honor
- laudation
- acclaim
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paean Sentence Examples
- The orchestra performed a stirring paean to the fallen soldiers.
- The scientist's lecture was a paean to the wonders of the natural world.
- The politician's speech was a fiery paean to patriotism.
- The author's latest novel was a paean to the resilience of the human spirit.
- The artist's painting was a visual paean to the beauty of nature.
- The musician's performance was a heartfelt paean to lost love.
- The architect's design was a monumental paean to human ingenuity.
- The poet's verse was a paean to the ephemeral nature of life.
- The teacher's lesson was an inspiring paean to the power of education.
- The musician's symphony was a triumphant paean to the victory of good over evil.
FAQs About the word paean
a formal expression of praise, (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)An ancient Greek hymn in hono
citation, homage, commendation,tribute, panegyric, prize, encomium, salutation, dithyramb, award
censure, denunciation, censure, rebuke, condemnation, condemnation, indictment, denunciation, rebuke,indictment
The orchestra performed a stirring paean to the fallen soldiers.
The scientist's lecture was a paean to the wonders of the natural world.
The politician's speech was a fiery paean to patriotism.
The author's latest novel was a paean to the resilience of the human spirit.
