panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/noun 2adjective 1forms 3 noun2 •A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.My little Friend Grildrig, you have made a most admirable Panegyrick upon your Country: […] — 1726 •Someone who writes or delivers such a speech. adjective1 •panegyrical formspanegyrics · more panegyric · most panegyric