Word of the Day – Paean

Paean (noun)

pee-un

A formal expression of high praise, as a poem, movie, or monument.

First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin Paeān, Paeōn “a Greek god, especially Apollo in his capacity as healer; a religious or festive hymn, addressed to Apollo or another god,” from Greek Paiā́n, Paiḗōn, Paiṓn “choral song, hymn, especially to Apollo,” personified as “the divine physician, Apollo”

Example sentences

“The documentary was a paean to the master himself.”