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hymnlike

hymnlike

7.4
Slow and serious in sound, like a church song
  • adjective
  • /ˈhɪmˌlaɪk/
translation icon : himnológico
  • Her voice had a hymnlike quality that captivated everyone.

Examples

  • Her voice had a hymnlike quality that captivated the entire audience.

  • The film's soundtrack featured a hymnlike melody during the most emotional scenes.

  • The composer wrote a hymnlike piece that evoked a sense of reverence.

  • The choir sang a hymnlike melody during the service.

  • During the ceremony, the choir sang a hymnlike melody that moved everyone to tears.

  • The artist's latest composition is hymnlike in its solemnity, echoing themes of hope and faith.

  • At the memorial, guests were invited to join in a hymnlike song that celebrated the life of the beloved leader.

Synonyms

hymnic
vshymnlike
  • Literature
8.9

Expressing strong, joyful praise like a grand song

is about general resemblance in style and solemn tone rather than intense praise
chantlike
vshymnlike
6.8

A slow, steady sound that repeats like people singing the same short words

is more solemn and focused on style and tone rather than monotone rhythm

How Hymnic

hymnic
  • Literature
8.9
hymnlike
7.4
solemn
  • Formal
92 4.7
poetic
  • Literature
107 4.5
ordinary
683 1.0

Surface Forms

hymnlike positive

Morphology

hymnlike = hymn (transparent) = hymn + like

The meaning is directly derived from 'hymn' with the suffix '-like' indicating resemblance.

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.