Found 2 items, similar to panegyric.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: panegyric panegyric adj : formally expressing praise [syn: encomiastic, eulogistic, panegyrical] panegyric n : a formal expression of praise [syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Panegyric Panegyric \Pan`e*gyr"ic\, n. [L. panegyricus, Gr. panhgyrico`s: cf. F. pan['e]gyrique. See 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. [1913 Webster] Panegyric \Pan`e*gyr"ic\, Panegyrical \Pan`e*gyr"ic*al\, a. [L. panegyricus, Gr. panhgyrico`s, from panh`gyris an assembly of the people, a high festival; pa^, pa^n all + 'a`gyris, 'agora`, an assembly.] Containing praise or eulogy; encomiastic; laudatory. “Panegyric strains.” --Pope. -- Pan`e*gyr"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster] Some of his odes are panegyrical. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]