panegyric
- adjective
- /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/
- Formal
- This anthropomorphizing was a significant pedagogical technique for the instructor, who discussed the panegyric "staples" involved in Irish wake traditions as replete with recognition of virtues: generosity, humor, kindness, intelligence, and bravery.
Examples
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The article was filled with panegyric remarks about the author's exceptional literary talents and timeless influence.
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The speaker delivered a panegyric tribute at the award ceremony, praising the recipient's lifelong contributions to the community.
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In his speech, he used panegyric language to highlight the achievements of the honorees with great admiration.
Synonyms
Saying good things about someone to show you admire them
Showing praise for a person or thing
Giving very strong praise in a formal speech or writing
Expressing strong praise, often in formal language
Being full of praise for someone, often in a formal way
Showing praise or approval
Showing praise for someone or something
Showing approval by saying good things about someone or their work
Showing approval or praise for something
Showing praise or approval
Expressing strong, joyful praise like a grand song
Showing praise, often in religious worship
How Laudatory
Surface Forms
Etymology
Panegyric as an adjective comes from those same festival speeches and means 'full of praise', so a panegyric remark or text is very praising and often formal.