panegyric
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pan·e·gyr·ic
(păn′ə-jĭr′ĭk, -jī′rĭk)n.
1. A formal eulogistic composition intended as a public compliment.
2. Elaborate praise or laudation; an encomium.
[Latin panēgyricus, from Greek panēgurikos (logos), (speech) at a public assembly, panegyric, from panēguris, public assembly : pan-, pan- + aguris, assembly, marketplace; see ger- in Indo-European roots.]
pan′e·gyr′i·cal adj.
pan′e·gyr′i·cal·ly adv.
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panegyric
(ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk)n
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a formal public commendation; eulogy. Also called (obsolete): panegyry
[C17: via French and Latin from Greek, from panēguris public gathering, from pan- + aguris assembly]
ˌpaneˈgyrical adj
ˌpaneˈgyrically adv
ˌpaneˈgyrist n
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pan•e•gyr•ic
(ˌpæn ɪˈdʒɪr ɪk, -ˈdʒaɪ rɪk)n.
1. a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy.
2. formal or elaborate praise.
[1590–1600; < Latin panēgyricus < Greek (lógos) panēgyrikós (speech) at an assembly =panḗgyr(is) solemn assembly (pan- pan- + -ēgyris, comb. form of ágyris gathering; akin to agora1) + -ikos -ic]
pan`e•gyr′i•cal, adj.
pan`e•gyr′i•cal•ly, adv.
pan`e•gyr′ist, n.
pan′e•gy•rize` (-dʒəˌraɪz) v.t., v.i. -rized, -riz•ing.
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panegyric
1. a formal speech of praise.
2. any form of enthusiastic praise. — panegyric, panegyrical, adj. — panegyrist, n.
See also: Praise2. any form of enthusiastic praise. — panegyric, panegyrical, adj. — panegyrist, n.
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Noun | 1. | panegyric - a formal expression of praise congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" |
Adj. | 1. | panegyric - formally expressing praise complimentary - conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark" |
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panegyric
noun tribute, praise, homage, accolade, eulogy, paean, commendation, encomium It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed.
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panegyric
nounAn expression of warm approval:
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panegyric
n → Lobrede f, → Panegyrikus m (Liter)
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