Eulogy

Word EULOGY
Character 6
Hyphenation eu lo gy
Pronunciations /ˈjuːlədʒi/

Definitions and meanings of "Eulogy"

What do we mean by eulogy?

A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died. noun

High praise or commendation. noun

High commendation of a person or thing, especially when expressed in a formal manner or to an undue degree; specifically, a speech or writing delivered or composed for the express purpose of lauding its subject. noun

Same as eulogia. noun

Synonyms Encomium, Eulogy, Eulogium, Panegyric. These words are best understood through their history. (See the derivations.) Eulogy is stronger than encomium, but still is the most general word. An encomium is an expression of warm praise, of some fullness and completeness, like the ancient laudatory ode: encomium is not a distinctive name for a set speech; the others may be: as, Everett's Eulogy upon the Pilgrim Fathers; the Panegyric of Isocrates. Eulogium is only a more formal word for eulogy. The last three may be used abstractly, but not encomium; we may say, it was mere eulogy or panegyric, but not mere encomium. Eulogy, a eulogy, and an encomium may be tempered with criticism; panegyric and a panegyric are only praise; hence, panegyric is often used for exaggerated or undiscriminating praise. noun

A speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person. noun

An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral. noun

Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone. noun

A formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently noun

A formal expression of praise noun

An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.

Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Eulogy

The word "eulogy" in example sentences

I did not attend the funeral, but thanks to all that digitization, the eulogy is on the Internet for everyone to read. ❋ Michael S. Rosenwald (2010)

Even today, diocesan regulations are as clear as they are widely ignored, e.g. this from Chicago: "A eulogy is never appropriate where a homily is prescribed (Order of Christian Funerals), but examples from the person's life may be used in the homily." ❋ Unknown (2009)

When my mother died, I gave a maudlin eulogy about all the days we spent together when I was small, shopping at Hink's department store and eating peeled apricots and lying down for naps in the big bed under the gable window of her bedroom. ❋ Unknown (2004)

The word eulogy is rooted in scripture, most often translated as some form of "bless," it literally means "to speak well of." ❋ Unknown (2009)

It cited a Los Angeles Times story that provided some further details: “The eulogy is being prepared by Bush’s chief speechwriter, Michael Gerson, who also wrote the president’s moving speech for a memorial service in the same cathedral after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.” ❋ Unknown (2007)

I understand a eulogy is not the best place for the truth, but an editorial is, and so I’m disappointed that the Journal’s ignores the truth: Lady Bird lost, as did we all. ❋ Unknown (2007)

A funeral is a solemn rite of passage, and since the days of ancient civilization, the eulogy has been a speech of good words for the dead. ❋ Katherine Rosman (2011)

The last speech he gave, the so-called eulogy of bin Laden, he tried to imitate bin Laden by reciting poetry. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The best Rasmussen could manage as a eulogy was a rather strangled little gasp. ❋ David A. McIntee (2011)

Then he delivered a four-word eulogy: "His brother was worse." ❋ Unknown (2007)

A eulogy is a speech of praise, typically — although not necessarily — for the dead, which seems fitting for a post about the lingering charms and strengths of Old Media. ❋ Unknown (2006)

So I'm sitting here writing this, listening to the rockabilly/punk band Big Rude Jake as capturing the essence of the Five-O especially the final spoken word eulogy to Andy Kaufman, and sipping my ceremonial whiskey that I only break out for special occasions. ❋ Badger (2001)

The eulogy will be a duel between Garrison Keillor and Spalding Gray. ❋ Baldanders (2000)

There may be no one to speak a eulogy over them when they are dead. ❋ 1835-1913 (1991)

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