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encomio — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • commendation noun Formal praise, or an official award recognizing achievement.
  • 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.

Senses

encomio is used for these senses in English:

  • commendation The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
  • 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.

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.

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