Simple Definition of panegyric

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panegyric

noun

plural panegyrics
formal : something (such as a speech or a piece of writing) that praises someone or something
often + to
The film is a panegyric to old-fashioned virtues.

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“Panegyric.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/panegyric. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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