panegirico — meaning in English

English meaning

• panegyric noun A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
• screed noun A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long.

Senses

panegirico is used for these senses in English:

• panegyric A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
• screed (by extension) A speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism. [from late 18th c.]

panegyric — full definition

1. noun A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
2. noun Someone who writes or delivers such a speech.

screed — full definition

1. noun A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long.
2. noun A speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism.
3. noun Chiefly in the plural form screeds: a large quantity.
4. noun Senses relating to building construction and masonry.

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