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    encomium
    /ɪnˈkəʊmɪəm/

    noun

    • 1. a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. formal

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › encomiumEncomium Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ENCOMIUM is glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise; also : an expression of this. How to use encomium in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Encomium.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCOMIUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ENCOMIUM definition: 1. a piece of writing, speech, etc. that praises someone or something 2. a piece of writing…. Learn more.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › encomiumENCOMIUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ENCOMIUM meaning: 1. a piece of writing, speech, etc. that praises someone or something 2. a piece of writing…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › encomiumENCOMIUM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Encomium definition: a formal expression of high praise; eulogy. See examples of ENCOMIUM used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › encomiumEncomium - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    An encomium is a fancy word for a formal speech or piece of writing that warmly praises someone or something. Encomium comes from the Greek word enkomion which, in a nutshell, is to honor someone or something at a party in a poetic speech.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EncomiumEncomium - Wikipedia

    Encomium ( pl.: encomia) is a Latin word deriving from the Ancient Greek enkomion ( ἐγκώμιον ), meaning "the praise of a person or thing." [1] Another Latin equivalent is laudatio, a speech in praise of someone or something.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionencomium noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Definition of encomium noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.