encomiastic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐγκωμιαστικός.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɛnkoʊmiˈæstɪk/

• Rhymes: -æstɪk

Adjective

encomiastic (comparative more encomiastic, superlative most encomiastic)

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

   an encomiastic address or discourse

Derived terms

• encomiastically

Noun

encomiastic (plural encomiastics)

1. A panegyric.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Ben Jonson to this entry?)

Anagrams

• cosmetician