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panegyrical

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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.
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Adj.1.panegyrical - formally expressing praise
complimentary - conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark"


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Bazzard has become acquainted with, who have also written tragedies, which likewise nobody will on any account whatever hear of bringing out, and these choice spirits dedicate their plays to one another in a highly panegyrical manner.
 
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