encomiast

🇬🇧 UK/en'kәumiæst/🇺🇸 US
GRE

Definitions

n.

A person who delivers a formal speech or piece of writing in high praise of someone.

颂扬者,写颂辞的人,赞美者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
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comiroot
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astsuffix
=encomiast

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The encomiast delivered a lengthy tribute to the deceased leader.

  • 2.

    Ancient encomists were skilled in eloquent praise.

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