encomiastic


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en·co·mi·ast

(ĕn-kō′mē-ăst′, -əst)
n.
A person who delivers or writes an encomium; a eulogist.
[Greek enkōmiastēs, from enkōmiazein, to praise, from enkōmion, encomium; see encomium.]
en·co′mi·as′tic (-ăs′tĭk), en·co′mi·as′ti·cal (-tĭ-kəl) adj.
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Adj. 1. encomiastic - formally expressing praise
complimentary - conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark"
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