noun
- people who write or deliver elaborate praise or tribute, especially in formal speeches or writings
Usage: formal; plural of panegyrist
Examples
- The panegyrists gathered to honor the retiring professor with glowing tributes.
- Ancient panegyrists composed elaborate poems praising their rulers.
- The ceremony featured several panegyrists who spoke of the hero’s achievements.
- Literary panegyrists often exaggerated their subjects’ virtues.
- The king’s panegyrists competed to write the most flattering verses.
- Modern panegyrists use various media to celebrate their subjects.