panegyrical

adjective

Definition of panegyricalnext
as in eulogistic

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  1. laudatory
  2. hagiographic
  3. flattering
Adjective
  • Others wrote to her about the piece, too—letters at turns laudatory and scathing, supportive and sexist, and sometimes moving.
    — The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • After dinner and words from laudatory speakers, Uncle Ken was asked to add his story.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of laudatory
Adjective
  • Stalin willed into being socialist realism, a hagiographic style that crept into art forms like music and painting.
    — Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This is the same notion that makes this more of a hagiographic portrait than a truly thoughtful biographical film.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of hagiographic
Adjective
  • With delicate frill details and a flattering sleeveless silhouette, this dress exudes an effortless bridesmaid look.
    — Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Spanx The Perfect Jumpsuit Who doesn’t love a sleek jumpsuit that’s flattering, comfortable, and versatile?
    — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of flattering
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