encomium

[ en-koh-mee-uhm ]

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noun,plural en·co·mi·ums, en·co·mi·a

[en-koh-mee-uh]. /ɛnˈkoʊ mi ə/.

a formal expression of high praise; eulogy: An encomium by the president greeted the returning hero.

Origin of encomium

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin, from Greek enkṓmion, equivalent to en- en-² + kôm(os) “a revel” + -ion noun suffix

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How to use encomium in a sentence

I think he stopped earning that encomium in about the summer of 2000.
Ralph Nader Has Truly Lost It | Michael Tomasky | July 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Roger Ebert gives new meaning to the old encomium: He is comfortable in his own skin.
The Resilient Roger Ebert | Gail Sheehy | January 22, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Mr. Ward is a man of great talents—his fame is widespread as an orator and man of learning, and needs no encomium from us.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States | Martin R. Delany
He especially selected for encomium the Ghoorkhas, as bravest where all were brave.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
The encomium holding good of herself, she refrained from lecturing him on the subject of the vilified Denham.
Forging the Blades | Bertram Mitford

And Paul was sorely puzzled, whether the encomium applied to the defunct or himself.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) | Charles James Lever
Two pages then ensued with this exclusive encomium, painting him chief in every virtue, and master of every grace.
Camilla | Fanny Burney

British Dictionary definitions for encomium

encomium

/ (ɛnˈkəʊmɪəm) /

nounplural -miums or -mia (-mɪə)

a formal expression of praise; eulogy; panegyric

Origin of encomium

C16: from Latin, from Greek enkōmion, from en- ² + kōmos festivity

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