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dith·y·ramb | \ ˈdi-thi-ˌram(b) 
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\ plural dithyrambs\ ˈdi-thi-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
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Other Words from dithyramb
dithyrambic \ ˌdi-thi-ˈram-bik \ adjective
\ adjectivedithyrambically \ ˌdi-thi-ˈram-bi-k(ə-)lē \ adverb
\ adverbSynonyms for dithyramb
Synonyms
- accolade,
- citation,
- commendation,
- encomium,
- eulogium,
- eulogy,
- homage,
- hymn,
- paean,
- panegyric,
- salutation,
- tribute
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The first known use of dithyramb was circa 1647
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