'Encomium' definitions:

Definition of 'encomium'

From: WordNet
noun
A formal expression of praise [syn: encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean]

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'

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Words containing 'Encomium'