ENCOMIUM
| Pronunciation: | | en'kowmeeum
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| | Definition: | | [n] a formal expression of praise |
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| | Synonyms: | | eulogy, paean, panegyric, pean |
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| | See Also: | | congratulations, kudos, praise | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| | Related Terms: | | acclaim, acclamation, accolade, applause, approval, citation, commendation, compliment, eulogy, kudos, laud, laudation, magnification, panegyric, plaudits, praise, salutation, tribute |
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