Panegyric
noun
A speech or text in praise of something or someone.
She was asked to give a panegyric at his memorial service to honor his achievements.
Often appears as...
- deliver a panegyric
- write a panegyric
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Formal
Literary
noun
A speech or text in praise of something or someone.
She was asked to give a panegyric at his memorial service to honor his achievements.
Often appears as...
- deliver a panegyric
- write a panegyric
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Public Speaking
Often used regarding formal speeches that praise someone, usually at public events.
The mayor's panegyric for the retiring officer drew applause.
Pro Tip 2/3Highly Positive
Always conveys strong admiration or approval; not used for mild praise.
His mentor's retirement prompted a heartfelt panegyric from him.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Style
Often encountered in written text, especially those with a formal or elevated tone.
In her novel, the author wrote a panegyric to the unsung heroes of her town.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Speaking
Often used regarding formal speeches that praise someone, usually at public events.
The mayor's panegyric for the retiring officer drew applause.
Pro Tip 2/3Highly Positive
Always conveys strong admiration or approval; not used for mild praise.
His mentor's retirement prompted a heartfelt panegyric from him.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Style
Often encountered in written text, especially those with a formal or elevated tone.
In her novel, the author wrote a panegyric to the unsung heroes of her town.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Speaking
Often used regarding formal speeches that praise someone, usually at public events.
The mayor's panegyric for the retiring officer drew applause.
Pro Tip 2/3Highly Positive
Always conveys strong admiration or approval; not used for mild praise.
His mentor's retirement prompted a heartfelt panegyric from him.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Style
Often encountered in written text, especially those with a formal or elevated tone.
In her novel, the author wrote a panegyric to the unsung heroes of her town.
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How the worst moments in...
The artist I was with said, "Give us just a minute. Give us just a minute to tell you why we're here." And the soldier folded his arms, and the artist launched into a Jeffersonian panegyric to democracy
Video examples
How the worst moments in...
The artist I was with said, "Give us just a minute. Give us just a minute to tell you why we're here." And the soldier folded his arms, and the artist launched into a Jeffersonian panegyric to democracy
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