Hymned: meaning, definitions and examples

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hymned

 

[ hɪmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sing praises

Hymned refers to the act of singing a hymn or a song of praise, often in a religious context. It can involve expressing admiration or reverence through musical composition. This term is commonly associated with worship services and ceremonies.

Synonyms

chanted, praised, sang

Examples of usage

  • The congregation hymned together during the service.
  • They hymned in memory of the fallen heroes.
  • She hymned beautifully on the church steps.

Translations

Translations of the word "hymned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 himenizado

🇮🇳 गान किया गया

🇩🇪 gepriesen

🇮🇩 dihymnkan

🇺🇦 гімновано

🇵🇱 hymnizowany

🇯🇵 讃美された

🇫🇷 hymnisé

🇪🇸 himnado

🇹🇷 ilahi söylenmiş

🇰🇷 찬송된

🇸🇦 مُنشَد

🇨🇿 hymnován

🇸🇰 hymnovaný

🇨🇳 颂扬的

🇸🇮 himeniziran

🇮🇸 hymnized

🇰🇿 әнұрандалған

🇬🇪 ჰიმნურად

🇦🇿 himn edilən

🇲🇽 himnado

Etymology

The term 'hymned' is derived from the word 'hymn,' which has its roots in Old Greek 'hymnos,' meaning a song of praise, particularly in a religious context. The Greek word passed into Latin as 'hymnus,' which retained a similar meaning. Over time, the term evolved in the English language to denote both the act of singing hymns and the songs themselves. Hymns have been an integral part of religious traditions across various cultures for centuries, serving as expressions of faith, community, and devotion. The verb form 'hymned' emerged as English speakers began to adapt and adopt these practices into their liturgical and musical traditions, particularly during the early Christian period when hymnody became a significant aspect of church services.