paean
PEE-unnounMeaning a song, speech or piece of writing full of joyful praise
Memory hook a PIAN(o) song of PRAISE. On the first warm day of spring, Grandpa Gus sits at the piano and sings a joyful song praising the sun, the robins and every new flower; it is a paean to spring.
The film is a paean to small-town life.
In context After the long, dark winter, the first warm day inspired a paean from Grandpa, who stood on the porch and sang the praises of every crocus in the yard.
Similar song of praise, hymn, ode, tribute
Opposite lament, dirge
From Greek paian, a song of thanksgiving or triumph.