En‐co″mi‐um (?), n.; pl.Encomiums (#). [NL., fr. Gr. � (a song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; � in + � a jovial festivity, revel. See Comedy.] Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.
His encomiums awakened all my ardor. W. Irving.
Syn. — See Eulogy.