pangyrical

/pæŋˈɡɪrɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or characteristic of a pangyrus, or a formal or ceremonial poem, especially one written to praise or honor someone.

“The poet’s pangyrical ode to the city’s mayor was met with thunderous applause.”

2. noun

A pangyrus, or a formal or ceremonial poem, especially one written to praise or honor someone.

“The scholar spent years studying ancient pangyrical poems from various cultures.”

Synonyms

  • eulogistic
  • laudatory

Antonyms

  • critical
  • denigrating