1. a person who speaks or writes praise; one who delivers an encomium
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The poet served as an encomiast at the memorial service.
• As an encomiast of classical literature, she wrote glowing reviews of ancient texts.
• The king’s encomiast composed elaborate verses celebrating his victories.
• Critics dismissed him as merely an encomiast rather than an objective historian.
• The encomiast’s flowery speech praised every aspect of the honoree’s career.
• She was known as an encomiast who could find virtue in anyone.