encomiastic
/en,koumi'æstik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Formally expressing praise: The word "encomiastic" describes language, speech, or writing that is formally and elaborately complimentary, often in a public or ceremonial context.
Usage
- "Encomiastic" is a formal adjective, typically used in literary, academic, or rhetorical contexts to describe speeches (e.g., eulogies, panegyrics), poetry, or prose that is dedicated to praising a person, group, or achievement.
- It often implies a style that is lavish, ceremonious, and perhaps excessively flattering.
Examples
- The poet delivered an encomiastic ode to the queen on her jubilee.
- His biography was criticized for being overly encomiastic, lacking any critical analysis of the subject's flaws.
- The ceremony featured several encomiastic speeches honoring the lifetime achievements of the scientist.
Advanced Usage
- Encomiastic rhetoric: Refers to the specific branch or style of rhetoric concerned with praise and celebration.
- The study focused on the encomiastic rhetoric prevalent in Renaissance court poetry.
- Encomiastic tradition: Denotes a historical or cultural tradition of formal praise literature.
- The encomiastic tradition in ancient Rome produced many famous panegyrics.
Variants and Related Words
- Encomium (n): A formal expression of high praise; a eulogy or tribute.
- He wrote an encomium celebrating the city's founding.
- Encomiast (n): A person who delivers or writes praise; a eulogist.
- The official encomiast for the court composed poems for state occasions.
Synonyms
- Laudatory: Expressing praise and commendation.
- Panegyrical: Elaborate and public praise.
- Eulogistic: Expressing high praise, typically for someone who has just died.
- Complimentary: Expressing praise or admiration.
Antonyms
- Critical: Expressing disapproval or analysis of faults.
- Disparaging: Expressing the belief that someone or something is of little worth.
- Derogatory: Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
- Censorious: Severely critical of others.
Adjective
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formally expressing praise
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