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paean

 

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Noun paean has 2 senses
  1. encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean - a formal expression of praise
    --1 is a kind of praise, congratulations, kudos
  2. paean, pean - (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
    --2 is a kind of hymn, anthem

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Paean

Description

A paean is a fervent expression of joy, praise, or thanksgiving. It can refer to a hymn, song, or poem that celebrates and glorifies a person, group, or achievement. The term can also represent a song or chant used in ancient Greece to honor the gods or as a victory hymn.

Examples (Noun)

  1. The crowd erupted in a paean of cheers as the winning goal was scored.
  2. He composed a beautiful paean dedicated to his late wife.
  3. They performed a traditional paean during the religious ceremony.

Examples (Verb)

  1. The poet paeaned the beauty of nature in his latest work.
  2. We should paean the tireless efforts of the healthcare workers.
  3. She paeaned her team's victory in a heartfelt speech.

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