paean

/ˈpiː.ən//ˈpi.ən/

noun

  1. 1

    A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.

  2. 2

    (by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.

  3. 3

    (by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To sing a paean; to praise.

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