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litany

/ˈlɪtəni/

Translations

litanynoun

litanies

/ˈlɪtəni/

The priest recited the litany during the service.

Священник читал литанию во время службы.

She gave a litany of complaints about the new policy.

Она представила перечень жалоб на новую политику.

Additional translations

Synonyms

litanyadjective

/ˈlɪt.ə.ni/

Used attributively to qualify another noun, especially in ecclesiastical contexts (e.g., "litany prayers").

litanynoun

A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.

The congregation participated in the litany during the Sunday service.

A tedious recital or repetitive series of items.

She recited a litany of complaints about the new policy.

litanyadjective

Relating to or suitable for a litany; used in the form of a litany.

The choir prepared special litany prayers for the evening service.