Paean
(noun)
- A song of triumph or joy.
- A hymn of praise or thanksgiving.
Origin:
From the ancient greek παιάν (paián), a song of triumph or thanksgiving.
Examples:
- The crowd sang a paean to the returning soldiers.
- The choir performed a beautiful paean in honor of the occasion.
- The paean was written to celebrate the country's victory in the war.
- The musician composed a paean to express gratitude for their success.
- The poet recited a paean to commemorate the achievement of the team.