encomium

🇬🇧 UK/en'kәumjәm/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A formal or elaborate expression of high praise; a tribute.

颂词,赞辞,正式的赞美之辞

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
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comiroot
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umsuffix
=encomium

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The encomium praised the founder's vision and leadership.

  • 2.

    His retirement dinner featured several encomiums from colleagues.

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