Panegyrical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌpa-nə-ˈjir-ik/ pan·e·gy·ric

Meaning & Definition of Panegyrical

Panegyrical (noun)

  1. a eulogistic oration or writing; also, formal or elaborate praise

Panegyrical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in encomiastic, eulogistic

    similar: encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, praiseful, admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive, accepting, warm, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory
    opposite: captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting, adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly

Related Entry: Panegyric (noun)

Panegyric is a different word from Panegyrical. The synonyms below are for panegyric, not for panegyrical.

  1. a formal expression of praise

    "wrote a panegyric on the centennial of the Nobel laureate's birth"

    similar: accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, encomium, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, paean, salutation, tribute
    related: award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize, acclaim, acclamation, laudation, applause, plaudit(s), bravo, hallelujah, kudo, approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation
    near: censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Panegyrical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Panegyrical:

encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, praiseful, admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive, accepting, warm, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Panegyrical

Words with the opposite meaning of Panegyrical:

captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting, adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly

Word Forms of Panegyrical

Derived words: panegyrical (adjective), panegyrically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Panegyrical

Latin panegyricus, from Greek panēgyrikos, from panēgyrikos of or for a festival assembly, from panēgyris festival assembly, from pan- + agyris assembly; akin to Greek ageirein to gather

First known use: 1603

Frequently Asked Questions about Panegyrical

What does "Panegyrical" mean?

"Panegyrical" means a eulogistic oration or writing; also, formal or elaborate praise. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a eulogistic oration or writing; also, formal or elaborate praise.

What is another word for "Panegyrical"?

Other words for "Panegyrical" include encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, praiseful and admiring. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Panegyrical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Panegyrical"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Panegyrical". Common alternatives include encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, praiseful, admiring, applauding and appreciative.

What is the opposite of "Panegyrical"?

Antonyms of "Panegyrical" include captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical and overcritical.

Is "Panegyrical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Panegyrical" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Panegyrical"?

"Panegyrical" is pronounced /ˌpa-nə-ˈjir-ik/ and divided into syllables as pan·e·gy·ric.

What is the origin of the word "Panegyrical"?

"Panegyrical" comes from Latin panegyricus, from Greek panēgyrikos, from panēgyrikos of or for a festival assembly, from panēgyris festival assembly, from pan- + agyris assembly; akin to Greek ageirein to gather. First known use: 1603.

What is another word for "Panegyrical" meaning "as in encomiastic, eulogistic"?

When "Panegyrical" (adjective) means as in encomiastic, eulogistic, synonyms include encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative and laudatory. Opposites in this sense include captious, carping, caviling and censuring.