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hosanna

hosanna

4 9.9
A loud cry of praise to God in religious services
  • noun
  • /həˈzænə/
  • Literature
translation icon : hosanna
  • The sudden tears that stood in Father Jerome's eyes were all for happiness; the song made hosanna in his heart.
  • Sing hosanna
  • Hosanna. Alleluia
  • gloria. Alleluia. Hosanna

And as I say, you know, for me, there was better times I felt I could, I could be utilizing this singing praise Hosanna.

Examples

  • Hosanna to your king! In my head, I sing like an opera singer.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • The congregation erupted in praise, shouting hosanna as the procession passed by.

  • "You will not get the crowd to cry Hosanna until you ride into town on an ass."

    The Guard (2011)

  • Hosanna; hosanna to God and the Lamb.

    The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided (2006)

  • Hosanna to the King, Jesus!

    The Last Supper (2025)

  • "Hosanna, in the highest!

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

    Blog text (34)

  • During the service, the choir sang hymns that included the joyful exclamation, hosanna.

  • As the crowd welcomed the leader, they waved palms and called out, hosanna in unison.

Synonyms

hoo
vshosanna
  • Informal
359 9.9

A shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is typically used for religious adoration rather than general surprise
hooray
vshosanna
  • Informal
43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is used primarily for religious praise rather than general excitement
nice one
vshosanna
  • UK
16 7.4

A short way to show approval or praise for something done well

is aimed at religious praise rather than praising achievements
hallelujah
vshosanna
  • Informal
8 5.5

A word people say to show great joy or relief

is mainly used in religious praise rather than as a secular relief shout
hurray
vshosanna
5 2.6

A shout people make when they are happy or excited

is most often a religious exclamation of adoration not casual joy
woohoo
vshosanna
  • Informal
5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

is used mainly for religious adoration not informal celebration
hoorah
vshosanna
  • Informal
3 7.9

A short shout people say to show joy or approval

is used chiefly for religious adoration not general encouragement
huzzah
vshosanna
  • Archaic
3 9.9

A loud old-fashioned word people shout to show joy or approval

is centered on religious praise rather than on secular triumph or cheer
alleluia
vshosanna
  • Literature
8.0

A short joyful shout used to praise, often in religious songs

is used more generally as a religious exclamation of adoration
viva
vshosanna
8.2

A loud shout to show support or celebration for someone

is used mainly in religious adoration rather than praising a person or thing
hoojah
vshosanna
  • Informal
9.9

A loud shout of joy people make together at events like games

is focused on worshipful praise in religious settings rather than group cheer

Antonyms

condemnation
56 5.5

A strong statement saying someone or something is wrong

blasphemy
48 8.4

An act that shows strong disrespect for God or for things a religion calls holy

Surface Forms

hosanna singular
hosannas plural

Etymology

Hosanna comes from old Hebrew parts hoshia 'save' and -na 'please'. It began as a cry meaning 'save us, please' and later became a shout of praise in worship, so today hosanna is used to express joyful praise.