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paean

Pronunciation: [ˈpiːən]

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Learn how to use paean in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “celebration”

(noun) a paean is a song or expression of joy, praise, or thanksgiving. It's like a happy song you sing to show how much you appreciate something or someone.

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The crowd sang a joyful paean to celebrate the team's victory.

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There wasn't a paean sung for the sad event; it felt too somber.

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What kind of paean do you think captures the spirit of the celebration?

Context: “literature”

(noun) a paean can also be a poem that praises or honors someone or something. It's like writing a nice poem about a hero to show admiration.

Example

The poet wrote a beautiful paean to honor the courage of the firefighters.

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He didn't write a paean for the villain; instead, he focused on the hero's journey.

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Can you think of a famous paean that talks about bravery?

How to pronounce paean

Pronunciation: [ˈpiːən]

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