/ɛpɪˈdɛstɪk/ (ep-i-DEST-ik)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or given to epideictic discourse, which is a form of public oratory that aims to praise or blame.

“The professor’s epideistic speech praised the contributions of the students.”

2. adjective

given to or characterized by excessive or insincere praise.

“The politician’s epideistic comments about the economy were seen as insincere.”

3. adverb

in a manner that is given to or characterized by excessive or insincere praise.

“He spoke epideistically about the city’s infrastructure.”