Paean: meaning, definitions and examples

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paean

 

[ หˆpiหษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

chant, hymn, ode, tribute

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Loblied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lagu pujian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะผะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hymn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณ›ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hymne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ himno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilahi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฌ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑู†ูŠู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hymnus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hymna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข‚ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ himen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hymna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒ›แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ himn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.