panegyric

[ pan-i-jir-ik, -jahy-rik ]

/ ˌpæn ɪˈdʒɪr ɪk, -ˈdʒaɪ rɪk /

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noun

a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy.

formal or elaborate praise.

RELATED WORDS

complimentary, acclamatory, praising

Nearby words

Origin of panegyric

1590–1600; < Latin, noun use of panēgyricus of, belonging to a public assembly < Greek panēgyrikós, equivalent to panḗgyr(is) solemn assembly (pan- pan- + -ēgyris, combining form of ágyris gathering; cf. category) + -ikos -ic

SYNONYMS FOR panegyric

1. homage, tribute, encomium.

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Related formspan·e·gyr·i·cal, adjectivepan·e·gyr·i·cal·ly, adverbself-pan·e·gyr·ic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for panegyric

Remember, I have met him but once; and you, who have known him long, mayPg 246 probably deduct from my panegyric.
Life of Lord Byron, Vol. II|Thomas Moore
I understand that Mahdajee Sindia has made his panegyric, too.
The Works Of The Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. IX. (of 12)|Edmund Burke
Locke pronounced a panegyric on his theory, commending him for having explained so many wonderful and before inexplicable things.
Principles of Geology|Charles Lyell
In a strong, ringing voice, he pronounced a panegyric on the Duke, whom he repeatedly designated as "that financial genius."
Froth|Armando Palacio Valds

The Jesuit missionary called forth the praises of Baxter, and the panegyric of Leibnitz.
A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon|John Lord, A.M.

British Dictionary definitions for panegyric

panegyric

/ (ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk) /

noun

a formal public commendation; eulogy

Derived Formspanegyrical, adjectivepanegyrically, adverbpanegyrist, noun

Word Origin for panegyric

C17: via French and Latin from Greek, from panēguris public gathering, from pan- + aguris assembly

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Word Origin and History for panegyric

panegyric

"eulogy, laudation," c.1600, from French panégyrique (1510s), from Latin panegyricus "public eulogy," originally an adjective, "for a public festival," from Greek panegyrikos (logos) "(a speech) given in a public assembly," from panegyris "public assembly (especially in honor of a god)," from pan- "all" (see pan-) + agyris "place of assembly," Aeolic form of agora (see agora).