Synonyms of paean

Noun


1. encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean, praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment

usage: a formal expression of praise

2. paean, pean, hymn, anthem

usage: (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)

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