ENCOMIUM

encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean

(noun) a formal expression of praise

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

encomium (plural encomiums or encomia)

Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.

(rhetoric) A general category of oratory.

(rhetoric) A method within rhetorical pedagogy.

The eighth exercise in the progymnasmata series.

(literature) A genre of literature that included five elements: prologue, birth and upbringing, acts of the person's life, comparisons used to praise the subject, and an epilogue.

Anagrams

• meconium

Source: Wiktionary


En*co"mi*um, n.; pl. Encomiums. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Comedy.]

Definition: Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation. His encomiums awakened all my ardor. W. Irving.

Syn.

– See Eulogy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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