paean English

Meaning paean meaning

What does paean mean?

paean

— noun (= encomium) a formal expression of praise

— noun (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)

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pean

hymn

eulogy

encomium

panegyric

song of triumph

song of praise

triumphal hymn

tribute

rave

praise

ovation

oratorio

national anthem

hallelujah

extolment

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Praise

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  praise (n) acclaim accolade adoration approval bouquet commendation compliment (n) credit eulogy glory honor (n) kudos paean panegyric plaudit recognition tribute