Homage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɒmɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homage is a noun meaning (countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
Meaning
(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
More Meanings
- (countable) An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
- (transitive, obsolete) To pay reverence to by external action.
- (transitive, obsolete) To cause to pay homage.
- (historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
Example Sentences
It’s appropriate that we pay homage to them and the sacrifices they made.
We'll do thee homage, and be rul'd by thee, / Love thee as our commander and our king.
I ſought no homage from the Race that vvrite; / I kept, like Aſian Monarchs, from their ſight: […]
The Austrian Crowns and Romes seven Hills she shook; >br>To her great Neptune Homag'd all his Streams
Word Forms
- homages
- homaging
- homaged
Synonyms for homage
Depending on context, synonyms include salute, tribute, manred, court.
Antonyms for homage
Common opposites include insult.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include court, honor, honoured, respect, appreciation, tribute.
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Sources & Attribution
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