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panegyric

noun

/ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

Meaning

a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something

The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.

eulogy, praise, tribute, commendation, acclaim

criticism, condemnation, censure

deliver a panegyric, glowing panegyric, panegyric speech

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

The action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount.

A place where two rivers meet; a flowing together or meeting point.

an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice