Paean: meaning, definitions and examples
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paean
[ หpiหษn ]
literary expression
A paean is a song of praise or triumph, often expressing joy or gratitude. It is typically a formal expression of enthusiastic praise and celebration, often directed towards a deity or a person in a high position. The term can also refer to any work of art expressing this sentiment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The poet wrote a paean to freedom.
- The festival concluded with a rousing paean to the heroes of the past.
- Her speech served as a paean to perseverance and determination.
Translations
Translations of the word "paean" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Loblied
๐ฎ๐ฉ lagu pujian
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะผะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ hymn
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณๆญ
๐ซ๐ท hymne
๐ช๐ธ himno
๐น๐ท ilahi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐฌ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑููู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hymnus
๐ธ๐ฐ hymna
๐จ๐ณ ้ขๆญ
๐ธ๐ฎ himen
๐ฎ๐ธ hymna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ himn
๐ฒ๐ฝ himno
Etymology
The word 'paean' comes from the Greek 'paian', which was originally a term for a hymn sung in thanksgiving or to invoke the gods, particularly Apollo, the god of healing and music. In ancient Greece, paean became associated with songs of victory and celebration, often sung during public festivals and religious ceremonies. Over time, the term evolved to refer more broadly to any expression of joyful praise or thanksgiving, transcending its specific cultural and religious origins. Today, 'paean' is used in both literary and musical contexts to denote works that evoke feelings of admiration or pride, reflecting its historical roots in praise and celebration.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,503 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 30500 miasma
- 30501 impecunious
- 30502 missal
- 30503 paean
- 30504 execration
- 30505 filet
- 30506 tripling
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