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-derivedento 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.