Plural of encomium; formal expressions of high praise or approval.
From Greek enkōmion (praise song, formal commendation), from en- (in) + kōmos (revel/festival). An encomium was originally a celebratory song performed at banquets, later meaning any formal expression of praise.
While 'eulogy' comes from the funeral hall, encomiums come from party songs—so if you want to praise someone in English, you can choose between 'death' (eulogy) or 'party' (encomium) as your linguistic foundation!
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