PANEGYRIC
encomiastic, eulogistic, panegyric, panegyrical
(adjective) formally expressing praise
encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean
(noun) a formal expression of praise
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
panegyric (countable and uncountable, plural panegyrics)
A formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something.
Synonym: eulogy
Someone who writes or delivers such a speech.
Adjective
panegyric (comparative more panegyric, superlative most panegyric)
panegyrical
Source: Wiktionary
Pan`e*gyr"ic, n. Etym: [L. panegyricus, Gr. panhgyrico`s: cf. F.
panégyrique. See Panegyric, a.]
Definition: An oration or eulogy in praise of some person or achievement; a
formal or elaborate encomium; a laudatory discourse; laudation. See
Synonym of Eulogy.
Pan`e*gyr"ic, Pan`e*gyr"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. panegyricus, Gr.
panhgyrico`s, from pa^, pa^n all +
Definition: Containing praise or eulogy; encomiastic; laudatory. "Panegyric
strains." Pope.
– Pan`e*gyr"ic*al*ly, adv.
Some of his odes are panegyrical. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition