Encomia
7 lettersnounrareUpdated 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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