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ENCOMIUM DEFINITIONS - 10 definitions found
ENCOMIUM was my What's The Word? choice for Friday, May 15, 2009
encomium n 1: a formal expression of praise [syn: encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean] encomium meconium encomium 1589, from L.L. encomium, from Gk. enkomion (epos) "laudatory (ode), eulogy," from en- "in" + komos "banquet, procession, merrymaking." Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (2003) encomium noun (plural -miums; also encomia) Etymology: Latin, from Greek enkōmion, from en in + kōmos revel, celebration Date: 1567 glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise; also an expression of this Synonyms: encomium, eulogy, panegyric, tribute, citation mean a formal expression of praise. encomium implies enthusiasm and warmth in praising a person or a thing <received encomiums from literary critics>. eulogy applies to a prepared speech or writing extolling the virtues and services of a person <delivered the eulogy at the funeral service>. panegyric suggests an elaborate often poetic compliment <her lyrical memoir was a panegyric to her mentor>. tribute implies deeply felt praise conveyed either through words or through a significant act <the concert was a musical tribute to the early jazz masters>. citation applies to the formal praise of a person offered in a military dispatch or in awarding an honorary degree <earned a citation for bravery>. Oxford English Reference Dictionary
English Explanatory Dictionary encomium enˈkəumjəm n. (pl. encomiums or encomia) a formal or high-flown expression of praise. [L f. Gk egkomion (as EN-(2), komos revelry)] Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 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. His encomiums awakened all my ardor. --W. Irving. Syn: See Eulogy. Soule\'s Dictionary of English Synonyms encomium n. Praise, eulogy, eulogium, laudation, commendation, panegyric, good word. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 18 Moby Thesaurus words for "encomium": acclaim, acclamation, accolade, applause, approval, citation, commendation, compliment, eulogy, kudos, laud, laudation, magnification, panegyric, plaudits, praise, salutation, tribute |
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