Encomium
noun
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
The mayor's speech was an encomium to the city's economic progress.
Often appears as...
- deliver an encomium
- write an encomium
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
The mayor's speech was an encomium to the city's economic progress.
Often appears as...
- deliver an encomium
- write an encomium
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3High Formality
Used in formal contexts like ceremonial speeches, honors, or serious writing; not in casual conversations.
The professor's retirement was marked by an encomium highlighting his decades of service.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Always conveys strong positive praise and is never used sarcastically or negatively.
Her mentor's encomium at the award ceremony made her feel deeply honored.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Usage
Frequently found in literary or elevated writing; not common in everyday language.
The novelist wrote an encomium to celebrate the life of her favorite poet.
Pro Tip 1/3High Formality
Used in formal contexts like ceremonial speeches, honors, or serious writing; not in casual conversations.
The professor's retirement was marked by an encomium highlighting his decades of service.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Always conveys strong positive praise and is never used sarcastically or negatively.
Her mentor's encomium at the award ceremony made her feel deeply honored.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Usage
Frequently found in literary or elevated writing; not common in everyday language.
The novelist wrote an encomium to celebrate the life of her favorite poet.
Pro Tip 1/3High Formality
Used in formal contexts like ceremonial speeches, honors, or serious writing; not in casual conversations.
The professor's retirement was marked by an encomium highlighting his decades of service.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Always conveys strong positive praise and is never used sarcastically or negatively.
Her mentor's encomium at the award ceremony made her feel deeply honored.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Usage
Frequently found in literary or elevated writing; not common in everyday language.
The novelist wrote an encomium to celebrate the life of her favorite poet.
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Quote examples
Deborah Sampson
American Soldier
On the whole, as we readily acquiesce in the acknowledgment that the field and the cabinet are the proper spheres assigned to our Masters and our Lords, may we also deserve the dignified title and encomium of Mistress and Lady in our kitchens and in our parlours.
Quote examples
Miriam Defensor-Santiago
Filipino Politician
Sexy is the attraction that is given as an encomium to women or men, or the capacity to attract the attention of the opposite sex because of their physical attributes.
Quote examples
Deborah Sampson
American Soldier
On the whole, as we readily acquiesce in the acknowledgment that the field and the cabinet are the proper spheres assigned to our Masters and our Lords, may we also deserve the dignified title and encomium of Mistress and Lady in our kitchens and in our parlours.
Quote examples
Miriam Defensor-Santiago
Filipino Politician
Sexy is the attraction that is given as an encomium to women or men, or the capacity to attract the attention of the opposite sex because of their physical attributes.
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