About The Word Encomium

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Encomium

Encomium Meaning & Definition
Encomium Definition And Meaning

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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