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Definitions for: Panegyric
[n] a formal expression of praise
[adj] formal expression of praise
Webster (1913) Definition: Pan`e*gyr"ic, n. [L. panegyricus, Gr. panhgyrico`s:
cf. F. pan['e]gyrique. See Panegyric, a.]
An oration or eulogy in praise of some person or achievement;
a formal or elaborate encomium; a laudatory discourse;
laudation. See Synonym of Eulogy.
Pan`e*gyr"ic, Panegyrical Pan`e*gyr"ic*al, a. [L.
panegyricus, Gr. panhgyrico`s, from ? an assembly of the
people, a high festival; pa^, pa^n all + ?, an assembly.]
Containing praise or eulogy; encomiastic; laudatory.
``Panegyric strains.'' --Pope. -- Pan`e*gyr"ic*al*ly, adv.
Some of his odes are panegyrical. --Dryden.
Synonyms: complimentary, encomiastic, encomium, eulogistic, eulogy, paean, panegyrical, pean
See Also: congratulations, kudos, praise
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