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Word of the Day – Encomium

By March 1, 2023Word of the Day

Encomium (noun)

en-ko-mee-um

a formal expression of high praise; eulogy.

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin, from Greek enkṓmion, equivalent to en- en-2 + kôm(os) “a revel” + -ion noun suffix

Example sentences

“The president read the encomium for the fallen hero.”

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