ancient Greece A hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity).

synonym: paean.

Dutch: overwinningslied, paean, zegezang

A formal expression of praise.

synonyms: encomium, eulogy, paean, panegyric.

Dutch: lofzang, laudatie, laudatio, lofprijzing, lofrede, lofspraak, panegyriek, éloge
Polish: laudacja