panegyric

UK /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ US /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/
noun 2adj 1

Definitions

noun

1

A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.

My little Friend Grildrig, you have made a moſt admirable Panegyrick upon your Country: […]

Want of something else to say, and a very shady lane, disposed him to confidence; and he forthwith began a panegyric on himself, and on the good fortune of Miss Arundel, stating, he was now on his road to offer himself and his debts to her acceptance.

2

Someone who writes or delivers such a speech.

adj

1

panegyrical

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