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PANEGYRICAL
encomiastic, eulogistic, panegyric, panegyrical
(adjective) formally expressing praise
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
panegyrical (comparative more panegyrical, superlative most panegyrical)
Approving, complimentary, admiring, lavish with praise.
Source: Wiktionary
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
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