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ENCOMIASTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does encomiastic mean?
• ENCOMIASTIC (adjective)
The adjective ENCOMIASTIC has 1 sense:
1. formally expressing praise
Familiarity information: ENCOMIASTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Formally expressing praise
Synonyms:
encomiastic; eulogistic; panegyric; panegyrical
Similar:
complimentary (conveying or resembling a compliment)
Derivation:
encomium (a formal expression of praise)
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