hymn

hymn

noun

Definition of HYMN

1

a religious song <our Sunday church services always open with a hymn>

Synonyms anthem, canticle, carol, chorale, psalm, spiritual

Related Words dirge, lament, requiem, threnody; Gloria Patri, hallelujah, paean; mass, oratorio; processional, recessional

2

a formal expression of praise <the documentary on the Shakers is essentially a hymn to the simple life>

Synonyms accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, 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