panegyrical
/,pæni'dʤirik/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Formally expressing praise: Describing language, a speech, or a piece of writing that is highly complimentary and laudatory, often in a formal or public manner.
Usage
The word "panegyrical" is a formal adjective used to describe a style of speaking or writing that is full of elaborate praise. It is typically applied to formal addresses, written tributes, or orations that celebrate a person, achievement, or event. It often implies a degree of ceremony and public acclaim.
Examples
- The ambassador delivered a panegyrical address, extolling the virtues of the long-standing alliance between the two nations.
- The biography was criticized for being overly panegyrical, failing to present a balanced view of the subject's life.
- His speech at the awards ceremony was panegyrical in tone, praising the lifetime contributions of the retiring professor.
Advanced Usage
- Panegyrical oration: A formal speech of high praise.
- The poet was commissioned to write a panegyrical oration for the emperor's coronation.
- Panegyrical style: A manner of writing characterized by lavish praise.
- The article abandoned journalistic objectivity for a panegyrical style when describing the philanthropist's work.
Variants and Related Words
- Panegyric (noun): A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.
- The book is a panegyric to the author's hometown.
- Panegyrist (noun): A person who writes or delivers a panegyric.
- The court panegyrist was tasked with composing verses for royal birthdays.
Synonyms
- Laudatory: Expressing praise and commendation.
- Eulogistic: Containing or expressing high praise, typically for someone who has just died.
- Encomiastic: (Formal) Expressing praise; eulogistic.
- Complimentary: Expressing praise or admiration.
Antonyms
- Critical: Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
- Disparaging: Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory.
- Condemnatory: Expressing strong disapproval; censuring.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(While "panegyrical" itself is not commonly used in idioms, it relates to the concept of formal praise.) - To sing someone's/something's praises: To praise someone or something enthusiastically. - After the successful product launch, the CEO was singing the team's praises. - A hymn of praise: An expression of strong approval or commendation. - The review read like a hymn of praise for the director's latest film.
Adjective
- formally expressing praise