EULOGISTIC

encomiastic, eulogistic, panegyric, panegyrical

(adjective) formally expressing praise

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

eulogistic (not comparable)

of, pertaining to, or in the form of a eulogy

Source: Wiktionary


Eu`lo*gis"tic, Eu`lo*gis"tic*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to eulogy; characterized by eulogy; bestowing praise; panegyrical; commendatory; laudatory; as, eulogistic speech or discourse.

– Eu"lo*gis"tic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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