What does panegyrical mean?
Panegyrical means Lavish with praise; admiring, approving, complimentary..
Panegyrical
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Lavish with praise; admiring, approving, complimentary..
Example Sentences
Let us (ſaith he [Gregory of Nazianzus]) celebrate this feaſt, not in a panegyrical but divine, not in a vvorldly but ſuperſecular manner; not regarding ſo much our ſelves or ours, as the vvorſhip of Chriſt, &c.
The days of description (personal and panegyrical) are passing rapidly away.
Birmingham, indeed, has recently been styled "the best governed city in the world"--a title that is, perhaps, a trifle too full and panegyrical to find ready and general acceptance.
Synonyms for panegyrical
Antonyms for panegyrical
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Word Forms
- more panegyrical
- most panegyrical
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for panegyrical?
Common synonyms include complimentary, panegyric, eulogistic, encomiastic.
What is the opposite of panegyrical?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use panegyrical in a sentence?
Let us (ſaith he [Gregory of Nazianzus]) celebrate this feaſt, not in a panegyrical but divine, not in a vvorldly but ſuperſecular manner; not regarding ſo much our ſelves or ours, as the vvorſhip of Chriſt, &c.
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