ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR11-0002 · ATLAS 251

Paeanism

A jubilant exclamation or praise in which joy and triumph become collective.

Explanation

A jubilant exclamation or praise in which joy and triumph become collective. Shows how language can synchronise joy and create belonging.

Example

At last — the whole room answers!

Counterexample

We have reached the goal.

Distinction

Paeanism is primarily exclamatory and affective; encomium offers more elaborated praise.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows how language can synchronise joy and create belonging.

Resonance

One jubilant impulse spreads across many voices.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Paeanism“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR11-0002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR11-0002

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