panegyric (redirected from panegyrically)

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 [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

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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"

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panegyric

noun tribute, praise, homage, accolade, eulogy, paean, commendation, encomium It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed.

Translations

panegyric [ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk] N → panegírico m

panegyric

n → Lobrede f, → Panegyrikus m (Liter)

panegyric [ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk] n (frm) → panegirico