panegyrize

/ˌpænɪˈdʒaɪraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to praise or give elaborate praise to someone or something

“The poet chose to panegyrize the city’s beauty in his new novel.”

2. noun

a formal expression of praise, often in verse or prose

“The poet’s panegyrize of the queen was a grand celebration of her reign.”

Synonyms

  • eulogize
  • laud
  • praise

Antonyms

  • criticize
  • disparage