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Encomium definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

ENCO'MIUM, n. plu. encomiums. Praise; panegyric; commendation. Men are quite as willing to receive as to bestow encomiums.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a formal expression of praise [syn: encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean]

Merriam Webster's

noun (plural -miums; also encomia) Etymology: Latin, from Greek enk?mion, from en in + k?mos 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 Reference Dictionary

n. (pl. encomiums or encomia) a formal or high-flown expression of praise. Etymology: L f. Gk egkomion (as EN-(2), komos revelry)

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

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

n. Praise, eulogy, eulogium, laudation, commendation, panegyric, good word.

Moby Thesaurus

acclaim, acclamation, accolade, applause, approval, citation, commendation, compliment, eulogy, kudos, laud, laudation, magnification, panegyric, plaudits, praise, salutation, tribute