Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ode
noun
/oʊd/
Definition
A form of lyrical poetry that expresses emotion or celebrates a person, event, or object.
Examples
In his class, we studied the famous ode ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ by John Keats.
The poet dedicated an ode to the beauty of nature.
Meaning
An ode is a type of poem that is often elaborate and formal, designed to praise or glorify its subject.
Synonyms
hymn
lyric
praise
elegy