paean

/'pi:ən/
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paean

A choir sings a paean in the ancient amphitheater.

Definition

Noun: 1. A song of praise, triumph, or thanksgiving: A paean is a formal expression of joy, praise, or gratitude, often in a literary or musical form. Historically, it was a specific type of hymn. 2. A formal expression of praise: More broadly, a paean can be any speech or piece of writing that enthusiastically celebrates or praises someone or something.

Usage

The word "paean" is a formal and literary term. It is used to describe works (songs, poems, speeches, articles) that are effusively laudatory. It often implies a tone of triumph or deep gratitude.

Examples
  • The poet wrote a paean to the beauty of the natural world.
  • The general's memoir was less an autobiography and more a paean to the courage of his soldiers.
  • The article was a paean to the company's innovative founder.
  • The crowd's cheers rose in a paean of victory.
Advanced Usage
  • "A paean to...": This is a very common construction used to indicate the subject of the praise.
    • The film is a visual paean to the golden age of Hollywood.
  • The term can be used metaphorically for anything that serves as a powerful expression of praise, not just a literal song or poem.
    • The soaring architecture of the cathedral is a paean in stone to divine glory.
Variants and Related Words
  • Paeon (noun): In poetic meter, a foot of one long syllable and three short syllables in any order. This is a related but distinct term from prosody (the study of verse).
Synonyms
  • Encomium: A formal expression of high praise.
  • Eulogy: A speech or writing in praise of a person, typically someone who has recently died.
  • Panegyric: A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.
  • Tribute: An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
  • Hymn: A religious song of praise, typically to a god.
Antonyms
  • Critique: A detailed analysis and assessment.
  • Diatribe: A forceful and bitter verbal attack.
  • Invective: Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
  • Condemnation: The expression of very strong disapproval.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Sing the praises of": To praise someone or something enthusiastically. This phrase conveys a similar meaning to "offer a paean to" but is less formal.
    • He is always singing the praises of his new assistant.
paean

A choir sings a paean in the ancient amphitheater.

Noun
  1. (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
  2. a formal expression of praise

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