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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A panegyric.

   "I thank you , Master Compass, for your short Encomiastic"

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to an encomiast.
2. 2
   Bestowing praise; eulogistic; laudatory.

   "an encomiastic address or discourse"

Adjective

1. 1
   formally expressing praise wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

appreciativecomplimentaryetiquetteeulogisticflatteringglowing

Example

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"an encomiastic address or discourse"

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐγκωμιαστικός (enkōmiastikós).

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