eulogy

eulogy

an oral or written laudatory tribute; a set oration in honor of a deceased person; high praise or commendation: The minister gave a touching eulogy at the funeral.
Not to be confused with:elegy – a mournful or melancholy musical composition or poem written as a lament for one who is dead: The organist played a beautiful elegy at the memorial service.

eu·lo·gy

E0237600 (yo͞o′lə-jē)n. pl. eu·lo·gies 1. A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died.2. High praise or commendation.

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[Middle English euloge, from Medieval Latin eulogium, from Greek eulogiā, praise : eu-, eu- + logos, speech; see -logy.]

eulogy

(ˈjuːlədʒɪ) n, pl -gies1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or thing, esp a person who has recently died2. high praise or commendation Also called (archaic): eulogium [C16: from Late Latin eulogia, from Greek: praise, from eu- + -logy; influenced by Latin ēlogium short saying, inscription]Usage: Avoid confusion with elegy

eu•lo•gy

(ˈyu lə dʒi)

n., pl. -gies. 1. a statement of praise, esp. a set oration in honor of a deceased person. 2. high praise. [1585–95; < Late Latin < Greek eulogia praise, blessing and Medieval Latin eulogium eulogium]

eulogy

a written or spoken passage conveying approval, praise, and laudation, often of someone who has just died. Cf. dyslogy — eulogistic, eulogistical, adj. — eulogist, n.See also: Praise

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	eulogy - a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recentlyeulogiumcongratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
	2.	eulogy - a formal expression of praiseencomium, paean, panegyric, peancongratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"

eulogy

noun praise, tribute, acclaim, compliment, applause, accolade, paean, commendation, exaltation, glorification, acclamation, panegyric, encomium, plaudit, laudation He added his praise to the glowing eulogies given by her colleagues.

eulogy

nounAn expression of warm approval:acclaim, acclamation, applause, celebration, commendation, compliment, encomium, kudos, laudation, panegyric, plaudit, praise.

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eulogy

(ˈjuːlədʒi) – plural ˈeulogies – noun (a speech or piece of writing containing) high praise. 讚詞, 頌文 赞词，颂词（文）