hymn
UK: hɪm | US: hɪm
n. a religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity
n. any song of praise or celebration
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The word "hymn" traces back to the Greek hymnos (ὕμνος), meaning "a song of praise." It entered Old English via Latin hymnus and was later influenced by Old French ymne. Unlike many English words, "hymn" retains its original Greek spelling and meaning almost unchanged, reflecting its specialized religious and poetic use. Its core idea of "praise through song" has remained consistent across millennia.
The choir sang a traditional hymn during the church service.
She composed a hymn in honor of the harvest festival.
Ancient Greek hymns were often dedicated to Apollo.
The congregation stood to sing the closing hymn.
His poem was a hymn to the beauty of nature.