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panegyric vs praise

praise vs panegyric

panegyric and praise both are nouns.

panegyric is an adjective but praise is not an adjective.

panegyric is not a verb while praise is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
panegyric Yes Yes No No
praise Yes No Yes No
As nouns, praise is a hypernym of panegyric; that is, praise is a word with a broader meaning than panegyric:
  • panegyric: a formal expression of praise
  • praise: an expression of approval and commendation
Other hypernyms of panegyric include congratulations, extolment, kudos.
panegyric (noun) praise (noun)
a formal expression of praise an expression of approval and commendation
offering words of homage as an act of worship
panegyric (adjective) praise (adjective)
formally expressing praise
panegyric (verb) praise (verb)
express approval of
Difference between panegyric and praise

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