panegyric (redirected from Panegyrics)

pan·e·gyr·ic  (pn-jrk, -jrk)

n.

1. A formal eulogistic composition intended as a public compliment.

2. Elaborate praise or laudation; an encomium.

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[Latin pangyricus, from Greek pangurikos (logos), (speech) at a public assembly, panegyric, from panguris, public assembly : pan-, pan- + aguris, assembly, marketplace; see ger- in Indo-European roots.]

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pane·gyri·cal adj.

pane·gyri·cal·ly adv.

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panegyric [pan-ee-jirr-rik]

Noun

a formal speech or piece of writing that praises a person or event [Greek panēguris public gathering]

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panegyric

1. a formal speech of praise.
2. any form of enthusiastic praise. — panegyric, panegyrical, adj. — panegyrist, n.

See also: Praise

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	panegyric - a formal expression of praise encomium, paean, pean, eulogy congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
Adj.	1.	panegyric - formally expressing praise encomiastic, eulogistic, panegyrical complimentary - conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark"