encomiast

 
Pronunciation: /ɛnˈkəʊmɪast/

noun

formal
  • a person who publicly praises or flatters someone else.

Derivatives

encomiastic

Pronunciation: /-ˈastɪk/
adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek enkōmiastēs, from enkōmiazein 'to praise', from enkōmion (see encomium)