En·co′mi·um, n.; pl. Encomiums (#). [NL., fr. Gr. ἐγκώμιον (a song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; ἐν in + κῶμος a jovial festivity, revel. See Comedy.] Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.
His encomiums awakened all my ardor. W. Irving.
Syn. — See Eulogy.