encomium

encomium

/ɛnˈkɔˌmɪəm/

✨ Flattery & Praise

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly

encomium in a sentence

“The president delivered an encomium at the memorial service.”

Origin of encomium

Latin encomium from Greek enkōmion eulogy from en in + kōmos revel, celebration