panegyry

/pæˈnɛdʒɪri/; păn-ig-ˈə-rē

Definitions

1. noun

A formal assembly or celebration, especially one held to honor a person or event.

“The town held a grand panegyry to celebrate its 200th anniversary.”

Synonyms

  • assembly
  • celebration
  • commemoration

Antonyms

  • eulogy
  • lamentation