Paean (noun)

  1. A song of triumph or joy.
  2. A hymn of praise or thanksgiving.

Origin:

From the ancient greek παιάν (paián), a song of triumph or thanksgiving.

Examples:

  1. The crowd sang a paean to the returning soldiers.
  2. The choir performed a beautiful paean in honor of the occasion.
  3. The paean was written to celebrate the country's victory in the war.
  4. The musician composed a paean to express gratitude for their success.
  5. The poet recited a paean to commemorate the achievement of the team.
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