Panegyric

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Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪˌdʒɪrɪk/

Definitions of panegyric

noun a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She wrote a panegyric about her favorite teacher.

A2 The students presented a panegyric to their principal during the school assembly.

B1 The author's panegyric on the president's achievements was well-received by the public.

B2 The historian's panegyric on the ancient civilization was detailed and informative.

C1 The renowned poet delivered a moving panegyric at the literary awards ceremony.

C2 The professor's panegyric on the importance of education was thought-provoking and eloquent.

adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a panegyric; formally expressing praise

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher gave a panegyric speech about the importance of studying hard.

A2 The children listened attentively to the panegyric story told by their grandmother.

B1 The author received panegyric reviews for his latest novel.

B2 The CEO delivered a panegyric speech praising the hard work of the employees.

C1 The artist's work was described as panegyric by art critics around the world.

C2 The president's panegyric tribute to the fallen soldiers brought tears to the audience's eyes.

Examples of panegyric in a Sentence

formal The speaker delivered a panegyric praising the achievements of the company.

informal The article read like a panegyric for the new restaurant in town.

slang I can't believe you wrote a whole panegyric about your favorite video game.

figurative Her performance was a panegyric to the beauty of dance.

Grammatical Forms of panegyric

past tense

panegyrized

plural

panegyrics

comparative

more panegyric

superlative

most panegyric

present tense

panegyrizes

future tense

will panegyrize

perfect tense

have panegyrized

continuous tense

is panegyrizing

singular

panegyric

positive degree

panegyric

infinitive

to panegyrize

gerund

panegyrizing

participle

panegyrizing

Origin and Evolution of panegyric

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Ancient Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'panegyric' originated from the ancient Greek word 'panēgurikos', which means 'public assembly'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a public speech or address in praise of someone or something, the term 'panegyric' has evolved to also encompass written compositions or poems that express high praise or tribute.