panabase

/pænɪˈdʒɛrɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a formal expression of praise or admiration, especially a public speech or written work.

“The politician’s panegyric to the city’s resilience in the face of disaster earned him widespread acclaim.”

2. noun

a grand and elaborate praise or eulogy.

“The poet’s panegyric to the beauty of nature was a masterpiece of language and emotion.”

3. verb

to praise or eulogize in a grand or elaborate manner.

“The historian panegyrized the achievements of the ancient civilization in her book.”

Synonyms

  • encomium
  • eulogy
  • testimonial

Antonyms

  • diatribe
  • invective