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encomium

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en·co·mi·um  (n-km-m)
n. pl. en·co·mi·ums or en·co·mi·a (-m-)
1. Warm, glowing praise.
2. A formal expression of praise; a tribute.
[Latin encmium, from Greek enkmion (epos), (speech) praising a victor, neuter of enkmios, of the victory procession : en-, in; see en-2 + kmos, celebration.]
encomium
Noun
a formal expression of praise [Latin]
encomium
formal praise; an elaborate or ceremonial panegyric or eulogy. — encomiast, n. — encomiastic, adj.
See also: Praise
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.encomium - a formal expression of praise
paean, panegyric, pean, eulogy
congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"


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This part of the existing hymn ends with an encomium of the Delian festival of Apollo and of the Delian choirs.
Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context
When he had enumerated the many different occasions on which the Hurons had exhibited their courage and prowess, in the punishment of insults, he digressed in a high encomium on the virtue of wisdom.
The Last of The Mohicans by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
' And applying his black beard to the pitcher, he took a draught much more moderate in quantity than his encomium seemed to warrant.
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
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