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paean

(piːən)
Word forms: plural paeans
countable noun
A paean is a piece of music, writing, or film that expresses praise, admiration, or happiness.
[literary]
...a paean to deep, passionate love. [+ to]
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paean in British English

or sometimes US pean (ˈpiːən)
noun
1. 
a hymn sung in ancient Greece in invocation of or thanksgiving to a deity
2. 
any song of praise
3. 
enthusiastic praise
the film received a paean from the critics
Word origin
C16: via Latin from Greek paiān hymn to Apollo, from his title Paiān, denoting the physician of the gods

paean in American English

(ˈpiən)
noun
1. 
in ancient Greece, a hymn of thanksgiving to the gods, esp. to Apollo
2. 
a song of joy, triumph, praise, etc.
Word origin
L < Gr paian, hymn < Paian, the healing one, epithet of Apollo < paiein, to strike, touch < ? IE base *pēu- > pave

Examples of 'paean' in a sentence
paean

Here is an unashamed paean of praise for the world's most successful nation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is a paean of praise to the complexity and wonder of it, and a timely reminder of its prodigious importance.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Yet after such a paean of praise to them, Wales might still be tripped up.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is a paean of praise for what Zimbabwe has lost, but might find again.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Having said which, here's a paean of praise for another literature festival!
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
1 (noun) 
Definition
an expression of praise or joy
(literary) 
The film is a paean to adolescent love.
Synonyms
eulogy
He added his praise to the glowing eulogies given by her colleagues.
tribute
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
panegyric
It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed.
hymn of praise
encomium
2 (noun) 
The piece is a paean of praise for God and his creation.
Synonyms
hymn
Readings were accompanied by an old Irish hymn.
anthem
the Olympic anthem
thanksgiving
psalm
He recited the twenty-third psalm.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of anthem
Definition
a piece of music for a choir, usually set to words from the Bible
the Olympic anthem
Synonyms
song of praise,
carol,
chant,
hymn,
psalm,
paean,
chorale,
canticle
in the sense of encomium
Definition
a formal expression of praise
Synonyms
praise,
tribute,
acclaim,
applause,
compliment,
homage,
eulogy,
acclamation,
panegyric,
laudation
in the sense of panegyric
Definition
a formal speech or piece of writing that praises a person or event
It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed.
Synonyms
tribute,
praise,
homage,
accolade,
eulogy,
paean (literary),
commendation,
encomium

Nearby words of
paean

  • paddy
  • padlock
  • padre
  • paean
  • pagan
  • page
  • pageant

Synonyms of 'paean'

paean

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of psalm
Definition
any of the sacred songs that make up a book (Psalms) of the Old Testament
He recited the twenty-third psalm.
Synonyms
hymn,
carol,
chant,
paean,
song of praise
in the sense of tribute
Definition
something given, done, or said as a mark of respect or admiration
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
Synonyms
accolade,
testimonial,
eulogy,
recognition,
respect,
gift,
honour,
praise,
esteem,
applause,
compliment,
gratitude,
acknowledgment,
commendation,
panegyric,
encomium,
laudation
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