English Explanatory Dictionary

panegyric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
  2. Someone who writes or delivers such a speech.
adj
  1. panegyrical

Pronunciation

/ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒaɪɹɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-panegyric.wav

Word forms

panegyric panegyrics panegyrick panegyry more panegyric most panegyric

Etymology

From French panégyrique, from Ancient Greek πανηγυρικός (panēgurikós).

Synonyms

eulogy

Related words

encomium eulogy laudation oration paean praise tribute

Derived words

panegyrical panegyrically panegyricize panegyrist
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