encomium

[ en-koh-mee-uhm ]

noun

, plural en·co·mi·ums, en·co·mi·a [en-, koh, -mee-, uh].

1. a formal expression of high praise; eulogy:

   An encomium by the president greeted the returning hero.

encomium

/ ɛnˈkəʊmɪəm /

noun

1. a formal expression of praise; eulogy; panegyric

Word History and Origins

Origin of encomium¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of encomium¹

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

Example Sentences

Freeman's work, along with many other encomiums, resulted in a cult of Lee and a cult of the Lost Cause that curses us to this day.

From Salon

Instead of being chastened, Springer and his producer Richard Dominick incorporated the questionable encomium into each episode's introduction.

From Salon

And several partners at Andreessen Horowitz, the influential venture capital firm, have tweeted similar encomia to Mr. Musk’s management style.

From New York Times

Some that had lionized Bankman-Fried have scrubbed their encomiums from their websites; Sequoia similarly removed Fisher’s lengthy piece from its website.

From Los Angeles Times

CUMMING, Ga. – In a barn 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, after barbecue was served and local dignitaries basted each other with encomia, Gov. Brian Kemp got down to brass tacks.

From Washington Post