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encomium

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \en-ˈkō-mē-əm\
    • /ɪnˈkəʊ.mi.əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \en-ˈkō-mē-əm\

Definitions of encomium word

  • noun encomium A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. 1
  • noun encomium a formal expression of praise; eulogy; panegyric 0
  • noun encomium a formal expression of high praise; eulogy 0
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Parts of speech for Encomium

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Encomium

encomium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for encomium

noun encomium

  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • accolade — If someone is given an accolade, something is done or said about them which shows how much people admire them.
  • commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
  • panegyric — a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
All 8 Synonyms of encomium

Antonyms for encomium

noun encomium

  • blame — If you blame a person or thing for something bad, you believe or say that they are responsible for it or that they caused it.
  • censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
  • condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
  • criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
All 4 Antonyms of encomium

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