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Webster 1913 Edition
Eulogy
Eu′lo-gy
,Noun.
pl.
Eulogies
(#)
. [Gr. [GREEK], from [GREEK] well speaking;
εὖ
well + [GREEK] to speak. Cf. Eulogium
, and see Legend
.] A speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person;
as, a fitting
. eulogy
to worth
Syn. – Encomium; praise; panegyric; applause.
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Eulogy
, Eulogium
, Encomium
, Panegyric
. The idea of praise is common to all these words. The word encomium is used of both persons and things which are the result of human action, and denotes warm praise. Eulogium and eulogy apply only to persons and are more studied and of greater length. A panegyric was originally a set speech in a full assembly of the people, and hence denotes a more formal eulogy, couched in terms of warm and continuous praise, especially as to personal character. We may bestow encomiums on any work of art, on production of genius, without reference to the performer; we bestow eulogies, or pronounce a eulogium, upon some individual distinguished for his merit public services; we pronounce a panegyric before an assembly gathered for the occasion. Webster 1828 Edition
Eulogy
EU'LOGY
,Noun.
Definition 2024
eulogy
eulogy
English
Noun
eulogy (plural eulogies)
- An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
- Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone.
- 2013, Daniel Taylor, Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland (in The Guardian, 14 August 2013)
- The Southampton striker, who also struck a post late on, was being serenaded by the Wembley crowd before the end and should probably brace himself for some Lambert-mania over the coming days but, amid the eulogies, it should not overlook the deficiencies that were evident in another stodgy England performance.
- 2013, Daniel Taylor, Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland (in The Guardian, 14 August 2013)
Synonyms
Antonyms
Coordinate terms
- dirge, elegy, threnody – funeral song
- homily – funeral oration by clergy
- requiem – music played at a mass to honor a deceased person
Related terms
Translations
an oration to honor a deceased person
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high praise or recommendation
See also
- elegy – similar-sounding funeral word