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panegyric

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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.
[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.]
pane·gyri·cal adj.
pane·gyri·cal·ly adv.
panegyric [pan-ee-jirr-rik]
Noun
a formal speech or piece of writing that praises a person or event [Greek panēguris public gathering]
panegyric
1. a formal speech of praise.
2. any form of enthusiastic praise. — panegyric, panegyrical, adj. — panegyrist, n.
See also: Praise
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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"
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Now, sir, if we apply this to your modest aversion to panegyric, how reasonable will your fears of me appear!
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Bennet this morning, that if you ever resolved upon quitting Netherfield you should be gone in five minutes, you meant it to be a sort of panegyric, of compliment to yourself-- and yet what is there so very laudable in a precipitance which must leave very necessary business undone, and can be of no real advantage to yourself or anyone else?
Pride and Prejudice by Austen, Jane View in context
Gallon puffed at his cigar, and at the conclusion of the panegyric regarded the other curiously; but Daylight, ordering cocktails, failed to note this curious stare.
Burning Daylight by London, Jack View in context
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