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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 [ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk]
n
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a formal public commendation; eulogy
[via French and Latin from Greek, from panēguris public gathering, from pan- + aguris assembly]
panegyrical  adj
panegyrically  adv
panegyrist  n

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
congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
Adj.1.panegyric - formally expressing praise
complimentary - conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark"

panegyric
noun tribute, praise, homage, accolade, eulogy, paean, commendation, encomium It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed.
Translations
panegyric [ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk] Npanegírico m
panegyric
nLobrede f, → Panegyrikus m (Liter)
panegyric [ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk] n (frm) → panegirico
panegyric [ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk] n (frm) → panegirico


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Now, sir, if we apply this to your modest aversion to panegyric, how reasonable will your fears of me appear!
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?
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.
 
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