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encomium
What does encomium mean?
encomium (noun): warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does encomium come from?
From Latin encōmium (“praise, eulogy”), from Ancient Greek ἐγκώμιον (enkṓmion, “laudatory ode, praise”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of encomium?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “encomium” mean?
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
Not quite: that's what congratulation means.
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
Not quite: that's what prelude means.
warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute
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a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Not quite: that's what ardor means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “encomium”?
eulogy
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trance
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ordeal
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martyr
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