encomium
en-KOH-mee-umnounMeaning a speech or piece of writing full of high praise
Memory hook en-COME-ium: PRAISE as she COMES IN. When Zoe comes in through the village gate with the spelling trophy, the whole town greets her with a song of high praise; that welcome is an encomium.
The retiring coach received an encomium from every player on the team.
In context Far from the lukewarm review she expected, the critic wrote an encomium, calling her first novel the most beautiful book of the year.
Similar tribute, eulogy, praise, homage
Opposite criticism, condemnation, denunciation
From Greek enkomion, a song of praise.