About The Word Encomium
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Encomium
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What's The Definition Of Encomium?
[n] a formal expression of praise
Synonyms | Synonyms for Encomium: eulogy | paean | panegyric | pean Related Terms | Find terms related to Encomium: acclaim | acclamation | accolade | applause | approval | citation | commendation | compliment | eulogy | kudos | laud | laudation | magnification | panegyric | plaudits | praise | salutation | tribute See Also | congratulations | kudos | praise Encomium In Webster's Dictionary \En*co"mi*um\, n.; pl. {Encomiums}. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (a
song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; ?
in + ? a jovial festivity, revel. See {Comedy}.]
Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.
His encomiums awakened all my ardor. --W. Irving.
Syn: See {Eulogy}.
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