ode

Meaning

A short poetical composition proper to be set to music or sung; a lyric poem; especially, now, a poem characterized by sustained noble sentiment and appropriate dignity of style.

Synonyms

song of praise

lyric poem

erotic poem

lyric poetry

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/oʊd/
Etymology

From Middle French ode, from Late Latin ōda, from Ancient Greek ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “song”). Doublet of Aoede.

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