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dithyramb
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dithyramb has 2 senses
  1. dithyramb - a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing
    --1 is a kind of     address, speech; writing, written material, piece of writing
  2. dithyramb - (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus)
    --2 is a kind of     hymn, anthem

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Dithyramb

Definition:

A dithyramb is a type of lyrical poem or hymn that was originally sung and danced in ancient Greece. It typically depicts ecstatic and frenzied emotions.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. A ancient Greek hymn or poem.
  2. A wildly enthusiastic speech, piece of writing, or performance.

Usages:

  • The festival opened with a captivating dithyramb praising the gods of the harvest.
  • Her passionate speech at the rally turned into a dithyramb of hope and empowerment.

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