Formal noun for an expression of praise or admiration, often in speeches, reviews, or written tributes. Can range from a simple compliment to a formal eulogy depending on context.
賛美 is the act of praising or glorifying, often with religious or poetic overtones, whereas 賛辞 refers to the actual words or expression of praise.
Etymology
Compound of 賛 (san, 'praise') and 辞 (ji, 'words, expression'). The kanji 賛 is a simplified form of 讃, which originally meant 'to praise' or 'to assist in praising'.
