doxology
a hymn or form of words containing an ascription of praise to God.
the Doxology, the metrical formula beginning “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.”
Origin of doxology
1Other words from doxology
- dox·o·log·i·cal [dok-suh-log-i-kuhl], /ˌdɒk səˈlɒg ɪ kəl/, adjective
- dox·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby doxology
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How to use doxology in a sentence
I will attend them, when I have completed my morning praise, to which nothing is now wanting but the doxology.
The Last of the Mohicans | James Fenimore CooperEmboldened by Reynolds' example three other men made a like confession, and then they all stood up and sang the doxology.
The Little Missis | Charlotte SkinnerCalling her the whole of the doxology isn't going to get that Christie look off her!
Amazing Grace | Kate Trimble SharberBut Colin was of an exploring mind and he knew nothing about the doxology.
The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett"Tha' might sing th' doxology," he suggested in his dryest grunt.
The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett
British Dictionary definitions for doxology
/ (dɒkˈsɒlədʒɪ) /
a hymn, verse, or form of words in Christian liturgy glorifying God
Origin of doxology
1Derived forms of doxology
- doxological (ˌdɒksəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- doxologically, adverb
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