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Encomia

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of encomium: formal speeches or written works expressing high and enthusiastic praise.

The retiring headmistress received encomia from colleagues and former pupils alike.

Pronunciation

Syllables

en·co·mi·a

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Synonyms

tributeseulogiespanegyricsaccoladespraises

Antonyms

criticismscensures

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -IA and contains four vowels E, O, I, A making it unusually vowel-heavy

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Scrabble

Scores 11 points, the uncommon -IA plural ending can catch opponents off guard and opens hooks

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