Panegyric
[,pænɪ'dʒɪrɪk] or [ˌpænə'dʒɪrɪk]
Definition
(a.) An oration or eulogy in praise of some person or achievement; a formal or elaborate encomium; a laudatory discourse; laudation. See Synonym of Eulogy.
(a.) Alt. of Panegyrical
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Eulogy, eulogium, encomium, tribute of praise.
a. Encomiastic, encomiastical, eulogistic, eulogistical, commendatory, laudatory.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Eulogy, encomium, praise, eulogium, laudation
ANT:Stricture, sa_ire, sarcasm, lampoon, invective, philippic, tirade
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Definition
n. an oration or eulogy in praise of some person or event: an encomium.—adjs. Panēgyr′ic -al.—adv. Panēgyr′ically.—n. Panēgyr′icon in the Greek Church a collection of sermons for festivals.—v.t. Pan′ēgyrise to write or pronounce a panegyric on: to praise highly.—ns. Pan′ēgyrist; Pan′ēgyry (obs.).
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Examples
- Tom Raikes, I believe it was, who acquainted Brummell the next day of this glowing panegyric on his character. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- This naturally introduced a panegyric from Jane on his diffidence, and the little value he put on his own good qualities. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Look at the subject of your panegyric. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- On abuse, on reproach, on calumny, it is easy to smile; but painful indeed is the panegyric of those we contemn. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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