Definition

Relating to sacred songs or hymns, especially those found in religious texts.

Example

The choir performed a psalmic piece during the service.

Conversation

I heard you singing that beautiful song yesterday; was it a psalmic piece?

Yes, it was! I love how those songs have such deep meanings.

I can see why you enjoy them; they really resonate with your feelings.

Absolutely, there's something special about psalmic music that lifts my spirits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psalmic → It is derived from "psalm" (from Greek "psalmos", meaning a song sung to a harp) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "psalmic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of psalms, which are sacred songs or hymns.

Memory Tip

Think of 'psalm' as a sacred song and remember that 'psalmic' means related to these sacred songs.

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