panegyric

pan·e·gyr·ic

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pan-i-jir-ik, -jahy-rik]
- /ˌpæn ɪˈdʒɪr ɪk, -ˈdʒaɪ rɪk/
- /ˌpæn.əˈdʒɪr.ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-i-jir-ik, -jahy-rik]
- /ˌpæn ɪˈdʒɪr ɪk, -ˈdʒaɪ rɪk/

Definitions of panegyric word

noun panegyric a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy. 1
noun panegyric formal or elaborate praise. 1
countable noun panegyric A panegyric is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something. 0
noun panegyric a formal public commendation; eulogy 0
noun panegyric a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or event 0
noun panegyric high or hyperbolic praise; laudation 0

See all 6 definitions of panegyric

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Origin of panegyric

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin, noun use of panēgyricus of, belonging to a public assembly < Greek panēgyrikós, equivalent to panḗgyr(is) solemn assembly (pan- pan- + -ēgyris, combining form of ágyris gathering; cf. category) + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Panegyric

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Panegyric

panegyric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for panegyric

noun panegyric

bravo — Some people say 'bravo' to express appreciation when someone has done something well.
cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
chalk talk — an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc, shown on a blackboard
citation — A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done.
commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise

All 19 Synonyms of panegyric