Definition of Encomium

speech or piece of writing that warmly praises someone or something; tribute

Examples of Encomium in a sentence

Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an encomium they had written, praising her work as a teacher.  🔊

Paula finds painting so therapeutic that she has written an encomium celebrating the art form.  🔊

After all that Mother Teresa accomplished during her life, she certainly deserves every encomium that was ever written praising her tireless work for God and humanity.  🔊

Of the many statesmen who have written an encomium, Abraham Lincoln wrote one in praise of “The Great Invention of Writing.”  🔊

After William wrote an encomium applauding all the improvements that the principal had made at the school, he offered to read it to the crowd at the retirement party.  🔊

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