panegyrica

/ˌpænɪdʒɪˈrɪkə/ (pan-ij-ri-kə)

Definitions

1. noun

A eulogy or panegyric, especially one written or spoken in praise of a dead person.

“The poet delivered a beautiful panegyrica during the funeral ceremony in honor of the deceased poet.”

Synonyms

  • eulogy
  • panegyric
  • tribute

Antonyms

  • dirge
  • elegy