hymnlike
- adjective
- /ˈhɪmˌlaɪk/
- Her voice had a hymnlike quality that captivated everyone.
Examples
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Her voice had a hymnlike quality that captivated the entire audience.
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The film's soundtrack featured a hymnlike melody during the most emotional scenes.
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The composer wrote a hymnlike piece that evoked a sense of reverence.
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The choir sang a hymnlike melody during the service.
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During the ceremony, the choir sang a hymnlike melody that moved everyone to tears.
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The artist's latest composition is hymnlike in its solemnity, echoing themes of hope and faith.
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At the memorial, guests were invited to join in a hymnlike song that celebrated the life of the beloved leader.
Synonyms
A slow, steady sound that repeats like people singing the same short words
Expressing strong, joyful praise like a grand song
How Hymnic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word hymnlike comes from the root hymn, from the Greek hymnos meaning 'song of praise', and the ending -like meaning 'similar to'. So something hymnlike sounds calm and respectful, like a formal song of praise.