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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

  1. noun Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
  2. noun A general category of oratory.
  3. noun A method within rhetorical pedagogy.
  4. noun The eighth exercise in the progymnasmata series.

eulogy — full definition

  1. noun A speech given to honour 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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