Definition of panegyric Panegyric

pan•e•gyr•ic

We found 7 definitions of panegyric from 5 different sources.

What does panegyric mean?

Adjective
panegyric - formally expressing praise
		encomiastic, eulogistic, panegyrical
		complimentary conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark"
Noun
panegyric - a formal expression of praise
		encomium, eulogy, paean, pean
		congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"

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panegyric (Noun)
A formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something.

panegyric (a.)
An oration or eulogy in praise of some person or achievement; a formal or elaborate encomium; a laudatory discourse; laudation. See Synonym of Eulogy.
panegyric (a.)
Alt. of Panegyrical

panegyric
pan-ē-jir′ik, n. an oration or eulogy in praise of some person or event: an encomium.—adjs. Panēgyr′ic, -al.—adv. Panēgyr′ically.—n. Panēgyr′icon, in the Greek Church, a collection of sermons for festivals.—v.t. Pan′ēgyrise, to write or pronounce a panegyric on: to praise highly.—ns. Pan′ēgyrist; Pan′ēgyry (obs.). [L.,—Gr. panēgyrikos, fit for a national festival—pas, pan, all, agyris (agora), an assembly.]