canticle

noun
UK: /ˈkæntɪkəl/
US: /ˈkæntɪkəl/

  1. A hymn or song, often taken from the Bible.

    1. The choir sang a beautiful canticle.
    2. The service concluded with a joyful canticle of praise, filling the cathedral with resonant harmony.

  2. A song or chant expressing praise or religious devotion.

    1. She composed a new canticle for the festival.
    2. The monks chanted a solemn canticle during the evening vespers, their voices echoing through the ancient monastery.

Synonyms

hymn song chant psalm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "canticle" in English means: A hymn or song, often taken from the Bible., A song or chant expressing praise or religious devotion..

The phonetic transcription of "canticle" is /ˈkæntɪkəl/ in British English and /ˈkæntɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canticle": hymn, song, chant, psalm.

Example usage of "canticle": "The choir sang a beautiful canticle.". More examples on the page.