ylistys — meaning in English

English meaning

• encomium noun Strong, often formal, praise given in honor of someone or something.
• eulogy noun A speech given to honor someone who has died, typically at their funeral.
• hallelujah interjection An exclamation of praise, joy, or relief.
• kudos noun Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
• laud noun Praise or high admiration given to someone.
• paean noun A song of thanks to a god, originally Apollo, sung after being saved or winning a battle, or to ask for victory.
• panegyric noun A speech given in public that praises someone or something highly.
• praise noun Words expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.
• rave noun An enthusiastically positive review.

Senses

ylistys is used for these senses in English:

• encomium Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
• eulogy Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.
• hallelujah (in the plural) General praise.
• kudos Praise; accolades.
• laud Glorification or praise.
• paean (by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.
• panegyric A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
• praise Commendation; favourable representation in words.

encomium — full definition

1. noun Strong, often formal, praise given in honor of someone or something.
2. noun (rhetoric) A type or style of formal public speaking.
3. noun (rhetoric) A method used when teaching students formal speaking.
4. noun (rhetoric, historical) The eighth in a traditional series of set exercises for training speakers.

eulogy — full definition

1. noun A speech given to honor someone who has died, typically at their funeral.
2. noun Any speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

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