paean

noun
UK: /ˈpiːən/
US: /ˈpiːən/

  1. A song or expression of praise and triumph.

    1. The crowd sang a paean to the victorious team.
    2. Her speech was a paean to the importance of education for all children and adults.

  2. A fervent expression of joy or admiration.

    1. The book is a paean to the joys of nature.
    2. His article in the newspaper was a paean celebrating the city's vibrant arts scene.

Synonyms

hymn eulogy tribute acclaim

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paean" in English means: A song or expression of praise and triumph., A fervent expression of joy or admiration..

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

Synonyms for "paean": hymn, eulogy, tribute, acclaim.

Example usage of "paean": "The crowd sang a paean to the victorious team.". More examples on the page.