hymn
hymn Lexical Profile
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• noun
A religious song or poem of praise, typically addressed to God or a deity.
"The congregation stood together to sing a traditional hymn before the sermon began."
A formal song, poem, or expression of praise, joy, or triumph.
"The director's latest documentary is a cinematic hymn to the beauty of the natural world."
• verb
To praise or celebrate by singing hymns (especially a deity).
"The choir hymned the heavens during the dawn service."
To express praise or adoration in a musical or poetic manner.
"The poets of the era continually hymned the virtues of romantic love."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often taught alongside its homophone 'him', 'hymn' specifically retains the silent 'n' from its Greek roots and refers exclusively to songs or expressions of praise.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'ymne', inherited from Old English 'ymen', which was derived from Latin 'hymnus', ultimately from the Greek 'hymnos' meaning 'a song of praise'.