encomium
/ɛnˈkəʊmɪəm
/noun (plural encomiums or encomia /ɛnˈkəʊmɪə/) formal
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.This encomium of praise for the liberating Romans was soon replaced by a rather different view in mainstream Judean opinion....
- Among the new poems in his new book is one so good that the publisher has put it on the back of the hardcover edition, instead of blurbs and encomia.
- Among the various guidelines for the speakers, one rule advises students to avoid encomiums at the beginning of the speech.
Synonyms
eulogy, speech of praise, panegyric, paean, accolade, tribute, testimonial, compliment;
praise, acclaim, acclamation, homage, extolment
rare laudation, eulogium
Origin
Mid 16th century: Latin, from Greek enkōmion 'eulogy', from en- 'within' + komos 'revel'.