encomiast

American  

[en-koh-mee-ast, -uhst] / ɛnˈkoʊ miˌæst, -əst /

noun

1. a person who utters or writes an encomium; eulogist.

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encomiast British  

/ ɛnˈkəʊmɪˌæst /

noun

1. a person who speaks or writes an encomium

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Other Word Forms

• encomiastic
  adjective
• encomiastically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of encomiast

1600–10; < Greek enkōmiast(ḗs), equivalent to enkōmi(on) encomi(um) + -ast ( def. )

Example Sentences

It seems a moot Point, whether Mr. Pope has done most Injury to Shakespeare as his Editor and Encomiast, or Mr. Rymer done him Service as his Rival and Censurer.

From Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare by Smith, David Nichol

According to the Encomiast, he assured his surprised brother that he had returned, not because of fear, but for love of his brother, whose advice and assistance he bespoke.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

Whether the entire army took part in the foray is uncertain; but the probabilities are that it was the raid mentioned by the Encomiast as undertaken by Eric with Canute's permission.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

The customs of the Northmen demanded that an undertaking of this order should first be approved by the public assembly, and the Encomiast tells us that Sweyn at once proceeded to summon the freemen.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

The Encomiast, who speaks of a Danish victory at Sherstone, gives the entire credit to Thurkil, whom he naively describes as a fervent believer "continuously sending up silent prayers to God for victory."

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus