panegyric (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒaɪɹɪk/
Definition
panegyric means a formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses panegyric to mean a formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something.
The teacher asked students to find panegyric in the reading.
Check the words around panegyric to choose the right meaning.
How to Use panegyric
- a/the panegyric (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a panegyric."
- panegyric in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked panegyric in context before translating it."
Synonyms of panegyric
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