PANEGYRIC (Noun)

Meaning- something (such as speech or a piece of writing) that praises someone or something

Mnemonic trick- 1) The word panegyric contains word 'anegyr'. 'Anegyr' sounds similar to 'manager'. The manager often needs panegyric to satisfy his ego. Therefore, panegyric means something (such as speech or a piece of writing) that praises someone or something.

2) The word panegyric contains word pane. Pane sounds similar to paean. Paean also means song of praise or victory.

 Synonym- ENCOMIUM, EULOGY, CITATION

Synonym explanation- Eulogy means speech or piece of writing that praises someone especially who has died or who has completed his service. <He delivered a moving eulogy at his mothers’ s funeral>. <Several eulogies were given at the special assembly marking the retirement of the company’ s longtime president>. Panegyric suggests an elaborate often poetic compliment. <Wrote a panegyric on the centennial of the Nobel laureate’ s birth>.  Encomium implies enthusiasm and warmth in praising a person or a thing. <Normally, the recipient of a special Academy Award for lifetime achievement does not appear on stage until after the presenter delivers a 15-minute encomium> Citation is used for the praise of a person offered in a military dispatch or in awarding an honorary degree <earned citation for showing bravery during encounter>.

Uses-

•          She delivered a panegyric on the manager-elect.
•          He got the honor of pronouncing a panegyric on the monarch.