dithyramb

noun

dith·y·ramb | \ ˈdi-thi-ˌram(b)

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plural dithyrambs\ ˈdi-thi-ˌramz

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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

dithyrambically \ ˌdi-thi-ˈram-bi-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

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a tongue-in-cheek dithyramb in honor of the chocolate chip cookie

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The first known use of dithyramb was circa 1647

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