dithyramb

dith·y·ramb

noun \ˈdi-thi-ˌram(b)\

plural dith·y·rambs\-ˌramz\

Definition of DITHYRAMB

1

: a usually short poem in an inspired wild irregular strain

2

: a statement or writing in an exalted or enthusiastic vein

— dith·y·ram·bic \ˌdi-thi-ˈram-bik\ adjective

— dith·y·ram·bi·cal·ly \-bi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of DITHYRAMB

1. <a tongue-in-cheek dithyramb in honor of the chocolate chip cookie>

Origin of DITHYRAMB

Greek dithyrambos

First Known Use: circa 1647

Related to DITHYRAMB

Synonyms: accolade, citation, commendation, encomium, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute

Related Words: award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize; acclaim, acclamation, laudation; applause, plaudit(s); bravo, hallelujah, kudo; approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation

Near Antonyms: censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof; admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon

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Rhymes with DITHYRAMB

aerogram, Amsterdam, anagram, Birmingham, Boulder Dam, cablegram, centigram, Christogram, chronogram, cofferdam, cryptogram, decagram, deprogram, diagram, diaphragm, epigram, fluid dram, giant clam, hard-shell clam, hexagram, histogram, Hohokam, hologram, kilogram, logogram, mammogram, milligram, Minicam, monogram, nomogram, oriflamme, pentagram, phonogram, pictogram, reprogram, Rotterdam, scattergram, self-exam, skiagram, soft-shell clam, sonogram, subprogram, telegram, tetradrachm, thank-you-ma'am, tinker's damn, Uncle Sam