paean — a song of praise or triumph; a creative work expressing enthusiastic praise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a song of praise or triumph; a creative work expressing enthusiastic praise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpiːən/
Korean meaning: 찬양가, 찬송가; 열렬한 찬사를 표현하는 작품
Korean pronunciation: 피-언 (강세: 피)
Example Sentences
- The food blogger's review was practically a paean to the restaurant's kimchi fried rice.
- Her graduation speech was a heartfelt paean to her teachers and family.
- The entire concert felt like a paean to the golden age of rock music.
paean
NOUN//ˈpiːən//
a song of praise or triumph; a creative work expressing enthusiastic praise
A triumphant song of praise
A Korean's paean rings across the Aegean!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'paian' or 'paeon', originally a song or hymn sung in honor of Apollo or other Greek gods. The term comes from ancient Greek religious practices where such songs were performed during celebrations and triumphs.
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📝Examples
“The food blogger's review was practically a paean to the restaurant's kimchi fried rice.”
“Her graduation speech was a heartfelt paean to her teachers and family.”
“The entire concert felt like a paean to the golden age of rock music.”
“My mom's Instagram post about my report card was basically a paean to my study habits.”
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