hymn-like

UK
/ˈhɪmˌlaɪk/
US
/ˈhɪmˌlaɪk/

Translations

hymn-likeadjective
UK
/ˈhɪmˌlaɪk/
US
/ˈhɪmˌlaɪk/
Attributive and predicative adjective meaning resembling or characteristic of a hymn.
The hymn-like chant echoed through the church.
Le chant hymnique résonnait dans l’église.

Definitions

hymn-likeadjective
resembling or characteristic of a hymn; having the solemn, devotional quality of a hymn
The melody had a hymn-like simplicity and reverence.