Definition of encomium Encomium

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We found 9 definitions of encomium from 5 different sources.

What does encomium mean?

Noun Plural: encomiums
encomium - a formal expression of praise
		eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean
		congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"

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encomium (Noun)
Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
encomium (Noun)
A general category of oratory.
encomium (Noun)
A method within rhetorical pedagogy.
encomium (Noun)
The eighth exercise in the progymnasmata series.
encomium (Noun)
A genre of literature that included five elements: prologue, birth and upbringing, acts of the person's life, comparisons used to praise the subject, and an epilogue.

encomium
en-kō′mi-um, n. high commendation: a eulogy:—pl. Encō′miums.—n. Encō′miast, one who utters or writes encomiums: a praiser.—adjs. Encomias′tic, -al, bestowing praise.—adv. Encomias′tically. [L.,—Gr. egkōmion, a song of praise—en, in, kōmos, festivity.]