panegyric

/,pæni'dʤirik/
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panegyric

A speaker delivers a panegyric at the award ceremony.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A formal expression of praise, often delivered in a public speech or written text. It is a eulogistic composition that celebrates the virtues, achievements, or character of a person, event, or institution.

  2. Adjective:

    • Formally expressing praise; eulogistic. This form is often used to describe a speech, text, or style that is laudatory.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The poet delivered a moving panegyric at the national hero's memorial service.
    • His latest book is less a biography and more a panegyric to the company's founder.

  • Adjective:

    • The article was written in a panegyric tone, extolling the mayor's every decision.
    • Her panegyric remarks about the retiring professor moved the entire audience.
Advanced Usage

  • "To deliver/pronounce a panegyric": To formally give a speech of high praise.

    • The ambassador was asked to deliver a panegyric at the state ceremony.

  • Panegyric in classical rhetoric: In ancient Greece and Rome, a panegyric was a formal public speech, often at a festival, praising a ruler or celebrating a victory.

    • The orator's panegyric followed the traditional structure established by Isocrates.
Variants and Related Words

  • Panegyrical (adjective): A less common variant of the adjective form, meaning full of praise.

    • The biography was criticized for its panegyrical approach, lacking critical analysis.

  • Panegyrist (noun): A person who writes or delivers a panegyric.

    • The court panegyrist was tasked with composing odes for the king's birthday.
Synonyms
  • Eulogy: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly, typically someone who has just died.
  • Encomium: A formal expression of high praise; a eulogy.
  • Tribute: An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
  • Laudation: The act of praising; high praise.
Related Phrases
  • "A panegyric on/to": Used to specify the subject of the praise.
    • He wrote a panegyric on the virtues of rural life.
    • The ceremony featured a panegyric to the fallen soldiers.
Related Idioms
  • "To sing someone's/something's praises": To praise someone or something enthusiastically and publicly. (This is an informal idiom with a similar meaning to the formal act of giving a panegyric).
    • Ever since the product launch, the CEO has been singing its praises in every interview.
panegyric

A speaker delivers a panegyric at the award ceremony.

Adjective
  1. formally expressing praise
Noun
  1. a formal expression of praise

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