litany — a long series of prayers or complaints
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long series of prayers or complaints
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪtəni/
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
He recited a long litany of complaints about the hotel service.
His litany questioned destiny and sparked mutiny.
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🎤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'.
Breakdown
Greek 'litaneia' (prayer/supplication) + Latin suffix '-ia' (condition/state) = litania = litany (a series of prayers or repeated complaints)
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🔗Collocations
📝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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