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panegyric vs paean

paean vs panegyric

panegyric and paean both are nouns.

panegyric is an adjective but paean is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
panegyric Yes Yes No No
paean Yes No No No
As nouns, panegyric and paean are synonyms defined as:
  • panegyric and paean: a formal expression of praise
Other synonyms of panegyric include encomium, eulogy, pean.
panegyric (noun) paean (noun)
a formal expression of praise a formal expression of praise
(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
panegyric (adjective) paean (adjective)
formally expressing praise
Difference between panegyric and paean

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