English Explanatory Dictionary

encomiastic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to an encomiast.
  2. Bestowing praise; eulogistic; laudatory.
noun
  1. A panegyric.

Pronunciation

/ɛnkoʊmiˈæstɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-encomiastic.wav

Word forms

encomiastic more encomiastic most encomiastic encomiastics

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐγκωμιαστικός (enkōmiastikós).

Derived words

encomiastically
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