extravagant

[eileenrussel]

extravagant written or spoken praise, often formal

[octogenarian]

panegyric

[gen2]

How many letters are we looking for here?
Do you have any of them already?

[kettledrum]

encomium ?

[gen2]

approval, admiration, commendation, congratulation, compliment, flattery, adulation, applause, plaudits, ovation, cheering, acclaim, recognition, testimonial, tribute, accolade, homage, honour, glory, worship, adoration, devotion, thanks, thanksgiving, hallelujah formal approbation, eulogy, encomium, laudation, panegyric, bouquets, puff

[wallacia]

think its panegyric,that clue was in the daily express big monday crossword,and that was the answer.

[flopsymopsy]

Not sure if I am allowed to ask this, but I know a lady called Eileen Russell. Do you live in Louth?