Word:
Encomium
Status:
Noun
Meaning:
Glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise; also : an expression of this
Sentence:
The encomiums were bestowed on the teacher at her retiring ceremony.
Origin:
Latin, from Greek enkõmion, from en in + kõmos revel, celebration
First use:
1567
Synonyms:
accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute
Antonyms:
condemnation, denunciation, indictment, harangue, rebuke, reprimand
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