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1. paean
noun. ['ˈpiːən'] a formal expression of praise.
Synonyms
- praise
- pean
- encomium
- kudos
- congratulations
- extolment
- eulogy
Antonyms
- criticize
- disparage
- disapproval
Etymology
- παιάν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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2. paean
noun. ['ˈpiːən'] (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity).
Synonyms
- hymn
- pean
Etymology
- παιάν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Example sentences of the word paean
1. Noun, singular or mass
The Harvard Exit on Capitol Hill is a paean to the 1920s with Art Deco decor in a building dating back to 1925.