ylistys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- encomium noun Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
- eulogy noun A speech given to honour 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 Glorification or praise.
- paean noun A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.
- panegyric noun A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
- 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
- noun Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
- noun A general category of oratory.
- noun A method within rhetorical pedagogy.
- noun The eighth exercise in the progymnasmata series.
eulogy — full definition
- noun A speech given to honour someone who has died, typically at their funeral.
- noun Any speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.