hosannas

Shouts of adoration

Hosannas are shouts of praise or adoration.

The word comes from Hebrew, originally a cry to God meaning "save us," but it evolved into an exclamation of worship.

In the Bible, crowds shouted hosanna as Jesus entered Jerusalem.

The plural often appears in contexts of enthusiastic acclaim: The critics greeted the film with hosannas.

religious

messiah

Prophesied liberator figure

triumphal entryCeremonial arrival after conquest
blessedReceiving divine favor
salvationDeliverance from harm

hallelujah · psalms · hymns · liturgy · gospel · scripture · disciples · apostles · prophet · sanctuary

acclaim

praise

Expression of approval

ovationExtended audience applause
applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
accoladesFormal expressions of praise

adulation · plaudits · tribute · homage · laurels · glorification · exaltation · extolment · panegyric · cheers

joyful

jubilation

Intense, expressive happiness

exultationIntense triumphant joy
elationIntense triumphant joy
rejoicingFeeling or showing triumph

rapture · ecstasy · euphoria · exuberance · triumph · bliss · delight · gladness · thanksgiving · beatitude

Categories

worshippraying, congregational prayer, adoration, praise God, evening prayer
sacred musichymns, hymn, anthem, anthems, gospel
celebrationcelebration, celebrate, party, festive, festivity
expressions of joyjoy, glee, bliss, elation, jubilation

Opposites

religious/devotional expression

hosannascurses

Sworn oaths or hexes

blasphemies · anathemas · maledictions · execrations · imprecations

public acclaim/reception

hosannasjeers

Derisive vocal abuse

boos · catcalls · hisses · derision · condemnations

emotional valence of utterance

hosannaslamentations

Expressions of grief

wailing · dirges · keening · groans · moans

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Rated G