encomia
Lavish written accolades
Encomia is the plural of encomium—formal expressions of high praise.
The word appears in literary and academic contexts: The book jacket featured encomia from three Nobel laureates.
A single piece of praise is an encomium; multiple such tributes are encomia.
Formal expression of praise
- panegyricElaborate formal tribute speech
- extolmentAct of praising highly
- glorificationElevating praise or worship
- exaltationIntense joyful elevation
approbation · adulation · commendation · plaudits · applause · ovation · compliments · flattery
Expression of deep respect
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- odeLaudatory verse form
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
epitaph · salute · ceremony · observance · accolade · honor · commemoration · remembrance
laudation
Formal expression of praise
- panegyricElaborate formal tribute speech
- extolmentAct of praising highly
- glorificationElevating praise or worship
exaltation · approbation · adulation · commendation · plaudits · applause · ovation · compliments · flattery · congratulations
homage
Expression of deep respect
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- odeLaudatory verse form
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
memorial · epitaph · salute · ceremony · observance · accolade · honor · commemoration · remembrance · paean
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- famePublic recognition, widespread
glory · renown · laurels · honor · standing · eminence · acclaim · recognition · repute · stature
encomiadiatribes
Lengthy bitter verbal attacks
invectives · condemnations · denunciations · excoriations · criticisms
encomialampoons
Mocks through exaggerated imitation
satires · libels · smears · hatchet jobs · character assassinations