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panegyric
What does panegyric mean?
panegyric (noun): a formal expression of praise.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use panegyric in a sentence?
- The art review sounded more like a panegyric than a neutral assessment. (Tatoeba sentence #13565821 by rul, CC BY 2.0 FR)
Where does panegyric come from?
From French panégyrique, from Ancient Greek πανηγυρικός (panēgurikós).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of panegyric?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “panegyric” mean?
unwillingness to do something
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a formal expression of praise
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remorse for your past conduct
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a strong, abrupt rush of wind
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martyr
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ordeal
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eulogy
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trance
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