paeans
/ˈpiːənz/
NOUN
1. Hymns of thanksgiving or victory
Songs or chants expressing gratitude for deliverance, celebrating victory, or honoring Apollo and other ancient Greek deities.
1.1. Religious songs of praise
Ceremonial hymns or chants performed to honor a deity, express gratitude, or celebrate divine protection and deliverance.
Synonyms
- hymns
- chants
- psalms
- hallelujahs
- canticles
Examples
- The ancient Greeks sang paeans to Apollo during religious ceremonies.
- The congregation offered joyful paeans of thanksgiving after the harvest.
Related Words
- prayers
- worship songs
- devotional songs
- carols
- spirituals
1.2. Songs celebrating victory
Triumphant songs or chants expressing joy and celebrating success in battle, competition, or other significant achievements.
Synonyms
- victory songs
- triumphal songs
- anthems
- fight songs
- chants
Antonyms
- laments
- dirges
- requiems
- threnodies
Examples
- The soldiers sang paeans after returning victorious from battle.
- The supporters raised triumphant paeans when their team won the championship.
Related Words
- ballads
- choruses
- folk songs
- celebrations
- triumphs
1.3. Joyful and celebratory songs
Loud, joyful songs expressing happiness, enthusiasm, and collective celebration.
Synonyms
- songs
- anthems
- choruses
- chants
- celebratory songs
Antonyms
- dirges
- laments
- threnodies
Examples
- The crowd joined in singing joyful paeans as the parade passed through the city.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Enthusiastic expressions of praise
Passionate expressions of admiration, approval, or appreciation for someone or something.
2.1. Expressions of admiration and approval
Enthusiastic statements or public expressions celebrating the qualities, achievements, or virtues of a person, group, or thing.
Synonyms
- acclaims
- acclamations
- accolades
- encomiums
- encomia
- eulogies
- eulogiums
- laudations
- panegyrics
- plaudits
- tributes
- homages
- commendations
Antonyms
- censures
- condemnations
- denunciations
- indictments
- rebukes
- reprimands
- reproofs
Examples
- Nature enthusiasts often compose poetic paeans to express their admiration for the beauty of the wilderness.
- Scholars penned intellectual paeans to commemorate the achievements of great thinkers throughout history.
Related Words
- compliments
- approvals
- applauses
- honors
- kudos
- salutations
- citations
- awards
- decorations
2.2. Written tributes and celebrations
Literary works, speeches, or public statements that enthusiastically celebrate the achievements, qualities, or significance of a person, idea, or institution.
Synonyms
- tributes
- panegyrics
- encomiums
- eulogies
- homages
- laudations
Antonyms
- indictments
- denunciations
- condemnations
- censures
Examples
- The author's latest book contains paeans to the beauty of the natural world.
- The collection features several paeans celebrating the achievements of influential thinkers.
Related Words
VERB
3. To sing or express praise
To sing a paean or express enthusiastic praise and admiration for someone or something.
3.1. Singing songs of praise
Performing hymns or celebratory chants to honor a deity, express gratitude, or celebrate victory.
Synonyms
- sing
- chant
- hymn
- laud
Examples
- The ancient poets paeans to Apollo during the festival.
Related Words
3.2. Expressing enthusiastic praise
Speaking or writing enthusiastically in admiration of someone's qualities, achievements, or contributions.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- criticize
- condemn
- censure
- denounce
- disparage
Examples
- The critics paeans to the director's remarkable achievements.