ode
n.a serious poem written to praise a person, an object, or an idea. It usually has a formal style and expresses deep feelings of respect.
n.a lyric poem characterized by elevated style, formal structure, and a serious tone, typically written in praise of a specific subject.
“He wrote a beautiful ode to his hometown.”
“The poet performed a moving ode dedicated to the fallen soldiers during the memorial service.”
“Keats is renowned for his mastery of the form, particularly in works where the ode serves as a vehicle for exploring the tension between eternal art and human mortality.”
Often takes the preposition 'to' to indicate the subject being praised.
“On lead single Howl, Simon – who recently revealed she’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease – turns a quiet storm of anger into an ode to joy and forgiveness.”
“The result is a sincere, leg-burning ode to Cadel Evans , the first Aussie to win the Tour de France.”
From Middle French ode, from Late Latin ōda, from Ancient Greek ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “song”). Doublet of Aoede.
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Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.