Synonyms & related words for paean

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of paean — including encomium, panegyric, eulogy, anthem, canticle, eulogium. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to paean

Explore words related to paean — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include pean, ode, hymning, epicedium, hymns, epithalamium, epode, panegyrize. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for paean

Common synonyms for paean include encomium, panegyric, eulogy, anthem, canticle, eulogium, doxology, hymnology — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does paean come from?

The word paean breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root paean-, from Greek paian (“hymn to Apollo”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.