Definition of "encomiums" []

• Plural form of encomium. (noun)

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• "Despite the relentless encomiums from the last three U.S. administrations, Shevardnadze was brutal and corrupt."
• "Those who from time to time sit at Mr. Speaker's right have certain encomiums coming to them as well, but you didn't ask me to speak on that aspect of the parliamentary process, so I am content to leave it at that."
• "On my return home, I had a party to supper; and the whole conversation centred in encomiums on the person, graces, and amiable manners of the illustrious Heir-apparent."