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View usage for: (pænɪdʒɪrɪk) Word forms: plural panegyricscountable nounA panegyric is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something. [formal] ...Prince Charles's panegyric on rural living. [+ on] Synonyms: tribute, praise, homage, accolade More Synonyms of panegyric panegyric in British English (ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk) nouna formal public commendation; eulogy Also called (obsolete): panegyry (ˈpænɪˌdʒɪrɪ) Derived forms panegyrical (ˌpaneˈgyrical) adjective panegyrically (ˌpaneˈgyrically) adverb panegyrist (ˌpaneˈgyrist) noun Word origin C17: via French and Latin from Greek, from panēguris public gathering, from pan- + aguris assembly panegyric in American English (ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk; ˌpænəˈdʒaɪrɪk) noun1. a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or event 2. high or hyperbolic praise; laudation SIMILAR WORDS: Derived forms panegyrical (ˌpaneˈgyrical) adjective panegyrically (ˌpaneˈgyrically) adverb panegyrist (ˌpaneˈgyrist) noun panegyrize (ˈpanegyˌrize) (ˌpænədʒəˌraɪz) verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈpanegyˌrized or ˈpanegyˌrizing Word origin Fr panégyrique < L panegyricus < Gr panēgyris, public meeting < pan, all (see pan-) + ageirein, to bring together Examples of 'panegyric' in a sentencepanegyric Definition a formal speech or piece of writing that praises a person or event It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed. Additional synonymsDefinition an award, praise, or honour We're always pleased to receive accolades from our guests. Synonyms praise, approval, acclaim, applause, compliment, homage, laud (literary), eulogy, congratulation, commendation, acclamation (formal), recognition, tribute, ovation, plaudit, laudation Both teams deserve commendation for their performance. Synonyms praise, credit, approval, acclaim, encouragement, Brownie points, approbation, acclamation, good opinion, panegyric, encomiumDefinition a formal expression of praise Synonyms praise, tribute, acclaim, applause, compliment, homage, eulogy, acclamation, panegyric, laudation - pander
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Additional synonymsDefinition high praise He added his praise to the glowing eulogies given by her colleagues. Synonyms praise, tribute, acclaim, compliment, applause, accolade, paean (literary), commendation, exaltation, glorification, acclamation, panegyric, encomium, plaudit, laudation Definition a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something At his coronation he received the homage of kings. Synonyms allegiance, service, tribute, loyalty, devotion, fidelity, faithfulness, obeisance, troth (archaic), fealtyDefinition an expression of praise or joy The film is a paean to adolescent love. Synonyms eulogy, tribute, panegyric, hymn of praise, encomiumDefinition the expression of admiration or approval I have nothing but praise for my employees. Synonyms approval, acclaim, applause, cheering, tribute, compliment, congratulations, ovation, accolade, good word, kudos, eulogy, commendation, approbation, acclamation, panegyric, encomium, plaudit, laudation |