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panegyric

panegyric

9.9
Language that praises someone very much in a formal way
  • adjective
  • /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/
  • Formal
translation icon : panegírico
  • 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

  • The article was filled with panegyric remarks about the author's exceptional literary talents and timeless influence.

  • The speaker delivered a panegyric tribute at the award ceremony, praising the recipient's lifelong contributions to the community.

  • In his speech, he used panegyric language to highlight the achievements of the honorees with great admiration.

Synonyms

complimentary
vspanegyric
18 4.2

Saying good things about someone to show you admire them

is more formal and highly laudatory than a polite compliment
laudatory
vspanegyric
3 8.1

Showing praise for a person or thing

is more formal and intensely praising in tone
panegyrical
vspanegyric
  • Formal
9.9

Giving very strong praise in a formal speech or writing

is the same formal highly laudatory meaning rather than a different sense
encomiastic
vspanegyric
  • Formal
9.9

Expressing strong praise, often in formal language

is the same very laudatory style used in serious writing
eulogistic
vspanegyric
  • Formal
8.9

Being full of praise for someone, often in a formal way

is equally formal but emphasises high laudatory tone in writing
plausive
vspanegyric
9.9

Showing praise or approval

is more formal and elaborate than simple approval language
commendatory
vspanegyric
  • Literature
7.5

Showing praise for someone or something

is more ceremonial and strongly laudatory than general approval
praiseful
vspanegyric
6.6

Showing approval by saying good things about someone or their work

is more formal and elevated rather than simply admiring speech
approbatory
vspanegyric
  • Formal
8.9

Showing approval or praise for something

is more elaborate and ceremonious rather than plain approval
approbative
vspanegyric
  • Formal
8.8

Showing praise or approval

is more formal and richly laudatory than simple approval language
hymnic
vspanegyric
  • Literature
8.9

Expressing strong, joyful praise like a grand song

is similar in praise but is more general literary praise
doxological
vspanegyric
  • Formal
9.9

Showing praise, often in religious worship

is formal praise used broadly, not limited to religious worship

How Laudatory

panegyric
  • Formal
9.9
laudatory
3 8.1
praising
2.1
complimentary
18 4.2

Surface Forms

panegyric positive

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.