1. expressing elaborate praise or tribute; highly complimentary
Usage: formal

Examples

• The biography was criticized for its panegyrical tone toward the controversial leader.
• His panegyrical speech about the company ignored its recent scandals.
• The review was so panegyrical that readers questioned the critic’s objectivity.
• She delivered a panegyrical tribute to her mentor at the awards ceremony.
• The panegyrical essay praised every aspect of the poet’s work without reservation.
• Critics found the documentary too panegyrical to be considered balanced journalism.