Synonyms for

Odes

Verb / əʊdz / Another word for odes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Odes are poems that express strong emotions or feelings.

Synonyms & similar words

ode poem verse rhyme sonnet ballad lyric chant song hymn elegy dirge lament psalm ditty jingle poetry composition prose writing literature

Example sentences

  1. She wrote an ode to her favorite flower.
  2. The poet penned an ode to his lost love.
  3. We read an ode to friendship in class today.
  4. The audience gave a standing ovation for the ode to nature.
  5. The book of odes is a famous collection of poems from ancient China.

Quotes

  • I am an Ode, written in celebration of the spirit of man.
  • Ode to joy now be sung, in heaven above and earth below.
  • A true ode is like a good sermon: it must not only please but also exhort.

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