Definition of "encomium" [en•co•mi•um]

• Warm, glowing praise. (noun)
• A formal expression of praise; a tribute. (noun)

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• "Mrs. Robinson had afterwards the gratification of finding this offspring of her genius inserted in the Annual Register, with a flattering encomium from the pen of the eloquent and ingenious editor."
• "Mantinea, and which you may call the encomium of love, or what you please."
• "Such, Phaedrus, is the tale which I heard from the stranger of Mantinea, and which you may call the encomium of love, or what you please."