Associations to the word «Jeremiad»

Wiktionary

JEREMIAD, noun. A long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of its coming downfall.

Dictionary definition

JEREMIAD, noun. A long and mournful complaint; "a jeremiad against any form of government".

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe