Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

odi

noun
/ˈoʊ.di/
Definition
A term that can refer to a type of traditional emotional expression in Brazilian music or literature.
Examples
  • The young poet wrote an odi about the bittersweet nature of love.
  • In her song, she explored the themes of joy and pain in an odi form.
Meaning
The word ‘odi’ is often used to express deep feelings of love and dislike simultaneously, a complex emotion that captures the duality of human relationships.
Synonyms
  • ode
  • elegy
  • lament