5 letter words starting with PAE

Paean

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A song of praise or triumph; a fervent expression of joy or praise; a hymn of thanksgiving or triumph.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpiən/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpiːən/

Origin and Usage: The word "paean" comes from the Greek word "paian," which means "song of triumph." It was originally used in ancient Greece as a hymn of thanksgiving or triumph. In modern English, "paean" is used to describe any song or expression of praise or triumph. It can also be used metaphorically to describe any expression of joy or praise, such as a glowing review of a book or movie.

Synonyms: Hymn, ode, song of praise, tribute, accolade, encomium, eulogy.

Related Words: Paeon, peace, pecan, pence, piece.

Example Sentences:

• After winning the championship, the team sang a paean of victory.
• The critics wrote a paean of praise for the authors latest novel.
• She sang a paean of thanksgiving to the heavens for her good fortune.

Parts of Speech

paeon is a noun.

Definitions

paeon (noun): a metrical foot consisting of one long and three short syllables, or one stressed and three unstressed syllables.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpiːɑːn/

UK: /ˈpiːən/

Origin and Usage

The word "paeon" comes from the Greek word "paiōn," which means "healer." It was originally used in poetry to describe a metrical foot consisting of one long and three short syllables. Today, it is rarely used outside of discussions of poetry and meter.

Synonyms

None.

Related Words

peony, penny, penna, panne, penna.

Example Sentences

• The paeon is a metrical foot commonly used in Greek and Latin poetry.
• The line "Once upon a midnight dreary" contains a paeon.
• He struggled to pronounce the paeon correctly.