litany — a long series of prayers or complaints
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long series of prayers or complaints
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪtəni/
Korean meaning: 긴 기도문의 연속; 끝없는 불평이나 나열
Korean pronunciation: **리**터니
Example Sentences
- Mom's litany of cleaning instructions made me want to hide under my bed.
- The politician delivered a litany of promises that nobody believed.
- After the failed exam, I had a whole litany of excuses ready for my parents.
litany
NOUN//ˈlɪtəni//
a long series of prayers or complaints
Customer presents a litany of complaints to the patient store clerk
His litany questioned destiny and sparked mutiny.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'litania', which came from Greek 'litaneia' meaning 'a prayer or supplication'. The Greek term is derived from 'lite' meaning 'prayer' or 'entreaty'.
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📝Examples
“Mom's litany of cleaning instructions made me want to hide under my bed.”
“The politician delivered a litany of promises that nobody believed.”
“After the failed exam, I had a whole litany of excuses ready for my parents.”
“The customer's litany of complaints lasted for thirty minutes.”
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