Noun: panegyric ,pa-nu'ji-rik
- A formal expression of praise
"The retiring professor received a panegyric from her colleagues";
- encomium, eulogy, paean, pean [US], laudation
- Formally expressing praise
"The panegyric speech highlighted the honouree's achievements";
- encomiastic, eulogistic, panegyrical
Derived forms: panegyrics
See also: complimentary
Type of: congrats [informal], congratulations, extolment, hats off [informal], kudos, pat on the back, praise
Encyclopedia: Panegyric