Hymn

/hɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A religious song or poem of praise to God or a god.

The congregation sang a beautiful hymn during the Sunday service.

A song or poem expressing religious adoration.

The choir performed a moving hymn dedicated to the memory of those who have passed.

A song of praise or joy, not necessarily religious.

The melody of the hymn filled the air with a sense of celebration and community.

A formal expression of praise or commendation.

The event concluded with a hymn celebrating the achievements of the graduates.

From Old English 'hymn', from Latin 'hymnus', from Greek 'hymnos'.

hymn of praise

A song that expresses joy and reverence.

sing a hymn

To chant or vocalize a religious song.

hymn to the sea

A song written in admiration of the ocean.

canticle

A song or chant, typically with a biblical text, used in religious services.

anthem

A rousing or uplifting song that celebrates a particular cause.

A term used colloquially to refer to any strong or uplifting song.

That new track is a total hymn!

Used to describe a particularly good or iconic song.

This playlist is full of hymns from the best artists.