threnodic

/ˈθrɛnɒdɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a song or poem in praise of heroes, especially in ancient Greece, especially a poem in honor of a hero.

“The ancient Greek poet was renowned for writing thrrenodic poems that celebrated the bravery of legendary warriors.”

2. noun

a poem or song in praise of a hero, especially in ancient Greece.

“The historian studied the thrrenodic poems of ancient Greece to understand the societal values of the time.”

Synonyms

  • heroic
  • hymnic
  • panegyric

Antonyms

  • blasphemous
  • derogatory