dithyramb

• Substantivo que designa um poema, canto ou discurso veemente, arrebatado e muitas vezes de estrutura irregular, originalmente na cultura da Grécia Antiga em honra a Dionísio; por extensão, qualquer elogio entusiástico e efusivo.

A noun referring to a wild, passionate, and often irregularly structured poem, song, or speech, originally in ancient Greek culture in honor of Dionysus.

1. Ancient Greek hymnC2formalart

   A passionate, wild, or ecstatic hymn sung in honor of Dionysus in ancient Greek festivals.

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   • The chorus performed a dithyramb at the festival of Dionysus.
   • Ancient poets composed dithyrambs to celebrate the god of wine.
   • The dithyramb was characterized by its frenzied and emotional tone.

2. Passionate speech or writingC2formalart

   A piece of writing or speech that is intensely emotional, enthusiastic, or extravagant.

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   • His speech was a dithyramb in praise of the artist's genius.
   • The critic's review was a dithyramb to the film's beauty.
   • She delivered a dithyramb about the importance of freedom.

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