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   Pan·e·gyr·ic

   /ˌpanəˈjirik/

   

   noun

   • 1. a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something: "Vera's panegyric on friendship"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French panégyrique, via Latin from Greek panēgurikos ‘of public assembly’, from pan ‘all’ + aguris ‘agora, assembly’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. panegyrical adjective
   • 2. panegyrically adverb

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   The meaning of PANEGYRIC is a eulogistic oration or writing; also : formal or elaborate praise. How to use panegyric in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Panegyric.

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   PANEGYRIC definition: 1. a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something very much and does not mention…. Learn more.

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   A panegyric (US: / ˌ p æ n ɪ ˈ dʒ ɪ r ɪ k / or UK: / ˌ p æ n ɪ ˈ dʒ aɪ r ɪ k /) is a formal public speech or written verse, delivered in high praise of a person or thing. The original panegyrics were speeches delivered at public events in ancient Athens.

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   Panegyric definition: a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy.. See examples of PANEGYRIC used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPANEGYRIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PANEGYRIC meaning: 1. a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something very much and does not mention…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › panegyricPanegyric - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   panegyric: 1 adj formally expressing praise Synonyms: encomiastic , eulogistic , panegyrical complimentary conveying or resembling a compliment n a formal expression of praise Synonyms: encomium , eulogy , paean , pean Type of: congratulations , extolment , kudos , praise an expression of approval and commendation

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › panegyric_npanegyric, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   panegyric, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › panegyricPanegyric - definition of panegyric by The Free Dictionary

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   Define panegyric. panegyric synonyms, panegyric pronunciation, panegyric translation, English dictionary definition of panegyric. n. 1. A formal eulogistic composition intended as a public compliment. 2. Elaborate praise or laudation; an encomium. pan′e·gyr′i·cal adj....

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    Definition of panegyric noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.britannica.com › art › panegyricPanegyric | Eulogy, Praise & Adulation | Britannica

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    Panegyric, eulogistic oration or laudatory discourse that originally was a speech delivered at an ancient Greek general assembly (panegyris), such as the Olympic and Panathenaic festivals. Speakers frequently took advantage of these occasions, when Greeks of various cities were gathered together,