encomiast
noun
en·co·mi·ast en-ˈkō-mē-ˌast 
-mē-əst
: one that praises : eulogist
encomiastic
en-ˌkō-mē-ˈa-stik
adjective 
Word History
Etymology
Greek enkōmiastēs, from enkōmiazein to praise, from enkōmion
First Known Use
1599, in the meaning defined above
encomiastic
adjective
as in panegyrical
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- panegyrical
- eulogistic
- laudatory
- hagiographic
- hagiographical
- praiseful
- flattering
- commendatory
- approbatory
- favorable
- complimentary
- approving
- appreciative
- admiring
- positive
- laudative
- applauding
- friendly
- sympathetic
- warm
- accepting
- adulatory
- supportive
- worshipful
- respectful
- good
- adoring
- worshipping
- idolizing
- advisory
- recommendatory
- worshiping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- captious
- critical
- hypercritical
- overcritical
- censuring
- faultfinding
- contemptuous
- scornful
- cavilling
- depreciatory
- disparaging
- caviling
- disdainful
- uncomplimentary
- depreciative
- slighting
- carping
- unfavorable
- adverse
- derogatory
- negative
- unflattering
- belittling
- unfriendly
- disapproving
- unappreciative
- inappreciative