panegyric
/ˌpanɪˈdʒɪrɪk
/noun
A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something: a panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky...
- In contrast, the ‘official’ folklorist is praised for his panegyrics addressed to the political authorities, if not the main ruler.
- The book is laced throughout with panegyrics and tributes to his friends and scientific colleagues that portray these innovators as heroes for the emerging new paradigm.
- The panegyric is directed toward the image of Louis, as signified by the bust, the statue, the fleurs-de-lis, and the words of the dedication, with which one of the Muses illustrates a central banner.
Synonyms
eulogy, speech of praise, paean, accolade, tribute, testimonial;
commendation, acclamation
Derivatives
panegyrical
/ adjective ...- Amidst the panegyrical promises of modernization and development, few voices, either left or right, questioned the ideology of progress, though many fought bitterly over the division of the spoils.
- His work On Justinian's Buildings, was composed at the emperor's behest, and is panegyrical in tone.
- Demonstrative or panegyrical oratory is associated with the past and urges an audience to honor and imitate a virtuous subject.
Origin
Early 17th century: from French panégyrique, via Latin from Greek panēgurikos 'of public assembly', from pan 'all' + aguris 'agora, assembly'.