encomium
noun
[ ɛnˈkəʊmɪəm ]
• a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Similar:
eulogy,
speech of praise,
panegyric,
paean,
accolade,
tribute,
testimonial,
compliment,
praise,
acclaim,
acclamation,
homage,
extolment,
laudation,
eulogium,
Origin:
mid 16th century: Latin, from Greek enkōmion ‘eulogy’, from en- ‘within’ + komos ‘revel’.
