Meaning of panegyric in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   panegyric

   Definitions

   1. formally expressing praise

   Synonyms

   • complimentary

2. Noun

   panegyric

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from French panégyrique, via Latin from Greek panēgurikos‘of public assembly’, from pan‘all’ + aguris‘agora, assembly’

   Definitions

   1. a formal expression of praise