panegyric
pa·ne·gy·ric
panegyric · more panegyric · most panegyric
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PanegyricalPanegyrical
/ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/
» The art review sounded more like a panegyric than a neutral assessment.
Meaning
1 sensesPanegyrical
More definitions
- formally expressing praise
Examples
3 sentencesThe art review sounded more like a panegyric than a neutral assessment.
The author was known for his emotional and exaggerated panegyrics dedicated to his literary muse.
Ancient Roman orators often delivered panegyrics for the emperor to secure his favor and protection.
Origin
From French panégyrique, from Ancient Greek πανηγυρικός (panēgurikós).From French panégyrique, from Ancient Greek πανηγυρικός (panēgurikós).
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Forms
more panegyric, most panegyric| Comparative | more panegyric Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most panegyric Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- formally expressing praise:encomiasticeulogisticpanegyrical
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form