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    en·co·mi·um
    /inˈkōmēəm/

    noun

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

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  2. 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. Encomium means highly praising someone or something. It is a noun used formally, and its plural is encomia. People use it to admire something or somebody. The origin of encomium lies in the Greek term “enkomion,” which means praising someone or something. In Latin, it’s known as “laudation.”

  4. 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.

  5. An encomium is a formal piece of writing, speech, etc. that praises someone or something. Learn more about the word, its synonyms and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. Encomium is a formal word for a piece of writing, speech, etc. that praises someone or something. Learn more about its meaning, synonyms, and usage with examples from literature and the web.

  7. Encomium is a formal word for a speech or piece of writing that praises somebody or something highly. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and usage notes, and find synonyms and related words.

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