'Encomium' definitions:
Definition of 'encomium'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Encomium'
From: GCIDE
- Encomium \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. [1913 Webster]
- His encomiums awakened all my ardor. --W. Irving.
- Syn: See Eulogy. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'encomium'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acclaim,
- acclamation,
- accolade,
- applause,
- approval,
- citation,
- commendation,
- compliment,
- eulogy,
- kudos,
- laud,
- laudation,
- magnification,
- panegyric,
- plaudits,
- praise,
- salutation,
- tribute