En*co"mi*um (?), n.; pl.
Encomiums (#). [NL., fr. Gr. ? (a song) chanted
in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; ? in + ? a jovial
festivity, revel. See Comedy.] Warm or high praise;
panegyric; strong commendation.
His encomiums awakened all my
ardor.
W. Irving.
Syn. -- See Eulogy.