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Encomiums

Encomium \En*co"mi*um\, n.; pl. Encomiums. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (a song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; ? in + ? a jovial festivity, revel. See Comedy.] Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.

His encomiums awakened all my ardor.
--W. Irving.

Syn: See Eulogy.

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encomiums

n. (plural of encomium English)

Usage examples of "encomiums".

We were growing accustomed to encomiums on wonders that too often proved no wonders at all.

The Missionaries tell me that they hear encomiums like that passed upon people every day.