panegyric

noun
UK: /ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk/
US: /ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk/

  1. A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something very much.

    1. The book is a panegyric to the brave early explorers.
    2. His acceptance speech was a lengthy panegyric on the virtues of public service delivered with great passion.

  2. A formal expression of praise.

    1. She delivered a moving panegyric at his funeral.
    2. The biography reads more like a panegyric than an objective account of her life and achievements, which made it less credible.

Synonyms

accolade tribute paean homage eulogy
panegyric transitive-verb

  1. To express high praise or elaborate commendation; to laud someone in a panegyric.

    1. The speaker panegyrized the company's achievements during the last year.
    2. The journalist panegyrized the artist's innovative techniques and creative vision for the new exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "panegyric" in English means: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something very much., A formal expression of praise..

The phonetic transcription of "panegyric" is /ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk/ in British English and /ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "panegyric": accolade, tribute, paean, homage, eulogy.

Example usage of "panegyric": "The book is a panegyric to the brave early explorers.". More examples on the page.