paeans

The word “paeans” has 2 syllables: pae-ans

It's pronounced as /ˈpiːənz/


What is synonym and antonym for paeans?

In the thesaurus, “paeans” has 32 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paeans along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for paeans

Antonyms for paeans

  • admonitions
  • censures
  • condemnations
  • corrections
  • denunciations
  • harangues
  • indictments
  • lectures
  • rebukes
  • reprimands
  • reproofs
  • sermons

Meanings of paeans

  • noun
    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. (by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
    3. (by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.
  • verb
    1. To sing a paean; to praise.

Example Sentences

  • The crowd joined in singing joyful paeans as the parade passed through the city.
  • Nature enthusiasts often compose poetic paeans to express their admiration for the beauty of the wilderness.
  • In the ancient amphitheater, the chorus performed uplifting paeans to honor the heroes of the city-state.
  • Scholars penned intellectual paeans to commemorate the achievements of great thinkers throughout history.
  • During the festive ceremony, the community offered heartfelt paeans to celebrate unity and harmony.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paeans, such as: acclaim, acclamations, accolades, admonitions, applauses, approvals, awards.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

acclamations

accolades

  • acclaim
  • acclamations
  • applauses
  • approval
  • approvals
  • award
  • awards
  • badge
  • badges
  • bays
  • blue ribbons
  • bravoes
  • bravos
  • cachets
  • celebrities
  • citations
  • commendations
  • compliments
  • credits
  • crowns
  • cups
  • decoration
  • decorations
  • dedications
  • distinction
  • distinctions
  • dithyrambs
  • elevations
  • encomia
  • encomiums
  • enshrinements
  • enthronements
  • eulogia
  • eulogies
  • eulogiums
  • exaltations
  • fames
  • glories
  • glorifications
  • hallelujahs
  • homages
  • honor
  • honorable mentions
  • honors
  • hymns
  • kudos
  • laudations
  • lauds
  • laurels
  • medals
  • notes
  • orders
  • ovations
  • paeans
  • panegyrics
  • plaques
  • plates
  • plaudits
  • plumes
  • praises
  • premiums
  • prizes
  • props
  • raves
  • recommendations
  • renowns
  • reputes
  • rhapsodies
  • ribbons
  • salutations
  • suns
  • toasts
  • tributes
  • trophies

badges

  • accolades
  • applauses
  • attributes
  • awards
  • blue ribbons
  • bravoes
  • bravos
  • citations
  • coats of arms
  • cognizances
  • colophons
  • commendations
  • compliments
  • crests
  • crowns
  • cups
  • decorations
  • distinctions
  • emblems
  • encomia
  • encomiums
  • ensigns
  • eulogies
  • hallelujahs
  • hallmarks
  • homages
  • honorable mentions
  • honors
  • icons
  • ikons
  • impresas
  • insignia
  • insignias
  • kudos
  • laurels
  • logograms
  • logographs
  • logos
  • medals
  • monograms
  • orders
  • paeans
  • panegyrics
  • pictographs
  • plaques
  • plates
  • plaudits
  • plumes
  • premiums
  • prizes
  • ribbons
  • stamps
  • symbols
  • tokens
  • totems
  • trademarks
  • tributes
  • trophies

ballads

  • anthems
  • arias
  • arie
  • art songs
  • barcaroles
  • barcarolles
  • blues
  • cantatas
  • canticles
  • carols
  • chansons
  • chanteys
  • chanties
  • chants
  • chorales
  • choruses
  • covers
  • croons
  • descants
  • dirges
  • discants
  • ditties
  • drinking songs
  • fight songs
  • folk songs
  • glees
  • hallelujahs
  • hymns
  • jingles
  • laments
  • lays
  • lullabies
  • lyrics
  • madrigals
  • medleys
  • motets
  • noels
  • paeans
  • part-songs
  • pops
  • psalms
  • remixes
  • requiems
  • rockers
  • roundelays
  • rounds
  • serenades
  • shanties
  • songs
  • spirituals
  • standards
  • threnodies
  • torch songs
  • vocals

barcaroles

  • anthems
  • arias
  • arie
  • art songs
  • ballads
  • blues
  • cantatas
  • canticles
  • carols
  • chansons
  • chanteys
  • chanties
  • chants
  • chorales
  • choruses
  • covers
  • croons
  • descants
  • dirges
  • discants
  • ditties
  • drinking songs
  • fight songs
  • folk songs
  • glees
  • hallelujahs
  • hymns
  • jingles
  • laments
  • lays
  • lullabies
  • lyrics
  • madrigals
  • medleys
  • motets
  • noels
  • paeans
  • part-songs
  • pops
  • psalms
  • remixes
  • requiems
  • rockers
  • roundelays
  • rounds
  • serenades
  • shanties
  • solos
  • songs
  • spirituals
  • standards
  • threnodies
  • torch songs
  • vocals

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