encomium Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a formal expression of praise
    pean; paean; eulogy; panegyric.

WordNet

En*co"mi*um noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. (a song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; in + a jovial festivity, revel. See Comedy.
Wordforms
plural Encomiums
Definitions
  1. Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.
    His encomiums awakened all my ardor. W. Irving.
    Syn. -- See Eulogy.

Webster 1913