n.; pl. Encomiums [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; (a song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; &unr_; in + &unr_; a jovial festivity, revel. See Comedy. ] Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation. [ 1913 Webster ]
His encomiums awakened all my ardor. W. Irving.
Syn. -- See Eulogy. [ 1913 Webster ]