encomium

noun

en·co·mi·um en-ˈkō-mē-əm How to pronounce encomium (audio)

plural encomiums also encomia en-ˈkō-mē-ə How to pronounce encomium (audio)

: glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise

also : an expression of this

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The love of praise, howe're concealed by art / Reigns more or less, and glows in every heart. British writer Edward Young knew how much people love to hear praise - and so did the ancient Greeks, the originators of "encomium." They formalized that particular expression of praise and named it an "enkōmion," from their terms en, meaning "in," and kōmos, meaning "celebration." The original encomiums were eulogies or panegyrics, often ones prepared in honor of a victor in the Olympics. The term was later broadened to refer to any laudatory ode. Since then encomiums have been written praising everyone from Julius Caesar to Elton John, although not all have been entirely serious - one of the best known is the satirical "Moriae Encomium" ("Praise of Folly") by Erasmus.

Example Sentences

the encomiums bestowed on a teacher at her retirement ceremonies

Recent Examples on the Web This encomium was not one that Frankfurter received only posthumously.

Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 The first was that the canticle contains an encomium of Saint Dominic, who in Merwin’s eyes was the most villainous churchman of the Middle Ages.

Robert Pogue Harrison, The New York Review of Books, 17 Aug. 2017 This encomium seems a little like awarding the season’s M.V.P. during spring training, simply because an intrepid player announces his plan to bat .400.

Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2020 The encomiums his cheerleaders offer him, a veteran professional politician in a baggy suit, are as extreme as his ideas.

The Economist, 23 Jan. 2020 Here’s a second reason for caution: Despite heady media claims that pizza is now being made by artificial intelligence (and a similar suggestion from the company itself), Picnic’s device doesn’t quite earn that encomium.

Stephen L. Carterbloomberg, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2020 Certainly there was no evidence in its encomium to Koch.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2019 Such encomiums haven’t helped her popularity in her home state, though.

oregonlive.com, 22 July 2019 Ralph Lauren is admired throughout the fashion industry as the quintessential American designer, and singer-songwriter John Legend’s success is evident from countless encomiums and a shelf full of awards.

Kristina O’neill, WSJ, 8 Nov. 2018 See More

单词	encomiums
释义	encomium noun en·co·mi·um en-ˈkō-mē-əm plural encomiums also encomia en-ˈkō-mē-ə : glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise also : an expression of this Did you know? The love of praise, howe're concealed by art / Reigns more or less, and glows in every heart. British writer Edward Young knew how much people love to hear praise - and so did the ancient Greeks, the originators of "encomium." They formalized that particular expression of praise and named it an "enkōmion," from their terms en, meaning "in," and kōmos, meaning "celebration." The original encomiums were eulogies or panegyrics, often ones prepared in honor of a victor in the Olympics. The term was later broadened to refer to any laudatory ode. Since then encomiums have been written praising everyone from Julius Caesar to Elton John, although not all have been entirely serious - one of the best known is the satirical "Moriae Encomium" ("Praise of Folly") by Erasmus. Synonyms accolade citation commendation dithyramb eulogium eulogy homage hymn paean panegyric salutation tribute See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the encomiums bestowed on a teacher at her retirement ceremonies Recent Examples on the Web This encomium was not one that Frankfurter received only posthumously. Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 The first was that the canticle contains an encomium of Saint Dominic, who in Merwin’s eyes was the most villainous churchman of the Middle Ages. Robert Pogue Harrison, The New York Review of Books, 17 Aug. 2017 This encomium seems a little like awarding the season’s M.V.P. during spring training, simply because an intrepid player announces his plan to bat .400. Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2020 The encomiums his cheerleaders offer him, a veteran professional politician in a baggy suit, are as extreme as his ideas. The Economist, 23 Jan. 2020 Here’s a second reason for caution: Despite heady media claims that pizza is now being made by artificial intelligence (and a similar suggestion from the company itself), Picnic’s device doesn’t quite earn that encomium. Stephen L. Carterbloomberg, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2020 Certainly there was no evidence in its encomium to Koch. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2019 Such encomiums haven’t helped her popularity in her home state, though. oregonlive.com, 22 July 2019 Ralph Lauren is admired throughout the fashion industry as the quintessential American designer, and singer-songwriter John Legend’s success is evident from countless encomiums and a shelf full of awards. Kristina O’neill, WSJ, 8 Nov. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Latin, from Greek enkōmion, from en in + kōmos revel, celebration First Known Use 1567, in the meaning defined above encomiums noun variants also encomia plural of encomium as in commendations a formal expression of praise the encomiums bestowed on a teacher at her retirement ceremonies Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance commendations accolades tributes panegyrics eulogies paeans awards eulogiums prizes honors hymns dithyrambs citations salutations eulogia homages dedications acclaim acclamations plaudits decorations compliments applauses hallelujahs laudations cachets bravoes kudos recommendations bravos approvals Antonyms & Near Antonyms denunciations condemnations indictments reprimands censures sermons lectures rebukes reproofs admonitions corrections harangues See More
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encomium

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