Word of the Day 10.8.9

panegyric

pan·e·gyr·ic (pn-jrk, -jrk)

n.

1. A formal eulogistic composition intended as a public compliment.

2. Elaborate praise or laudation; an encomium.

[Latin pangyricus, from Greek pangurikos (logos), (speech) at a public assembly, panegyric, from panguris, public assembly : pan-, pan- + aguris, assembly, marketplace; see ger- in Indo-European roots.]

pane·gyri·cal adj.

pane·gyri·cal·ly adv.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Noun

1.

panegyric – a formal expression of praise

congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise – an expression of approval and commendation; “he always appreciated praise for his work”

Adj.

1.

panegyric – formally expressing praise

complimentary – conveying or resembling a compliment; “a complimentary remark”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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