encomiastic
encomiastic · more encomiastic · most encomiastic
Of or relating to an encomiastOf or relating to an encomiast.
/ɛnkoʊmiˈæstɪk/
Meaning
2 sensesOf or relating to an encomiast.
Bestowing praise; eulogistic; laudatory.
an encomiastic address or discourse
formally expressing praise
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἐγκωμιαστικός (enkōmiastikós).From Ancient Greek ἐγκωμιαστικός (enkōmiastikós).
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Forms
more encomiastic, most encomiastic| Comparative | more encomiastic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most encomiastic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- formally expressing praise:eulogisticpanegyricpanegyrical
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedencomium
Derivedencomiastically
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form