panegyric
A formal speech publicly praising someone or somethingA formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
» The art review sounded more like a panegyric than a neutral assessment.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
Lobrede, Panegyrik, Laudatio
панеги́рикpanegírik
панегі́рикpanehíryk
a formal expression of praise
(countable, uncountable)Someone who writes or delivers such a speech.
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.
Translations
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Origin
From French panégyrique, from Ancient Greek πανηγυρικός (panēgurikós).From French panégyrique, from Ancient Greek πανηγυρικός (panēgurikós).
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Forms
plural: panegyrics| Singular | panegyric |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable