hymn — a religious song or poem of praise to God or a god
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a religious song or poem of praise to God or a god
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɪm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother knew every hymn by heart and could sing them without looking at the book.
- The wedding hymn was so moving that even the groom's tough motorcycle gang friends started crying.
- She hummed her favorite hymn while doing the dishes, turning chores into worship.
hymn
NOUN[/hɪm/]
a religious song or poem of praise to God or a god
The choir sings a hymn as sunlight streams through stained glass.
In the dim cathedral light, his hymn illuminates him!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From ancient Greek 'hymnos' meaning a song of praise dedicated to gods like Apollo. When Christianity spread, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to religious songs praising God.
Breakdown
hymn- (from Greek hymnos meaning song of praise to gods)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother knew every hymn by heart and could sing them without looking at the book.”
“The wedding hymn was so moving that even the groom's tough motorcycle gang friends started crying.”
“She hummed her favorite hymn while doing the dishes, turning chores into worship.”
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