Noun: encomium (encomiums,encomia) en'kow-mee-um
- A formal expression of praise
"The retiring professor received an encomium from her colleagues";
- eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean [US], laudation
Derived forms: encomia, encomiums
Type of: congrats [informal], congratulations, extolment, hats off [informal], kudos, pat on the back, praise
Encyclopedia: Encomium