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Eulogized: meaning, definitions and examples

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eulogized

 

[ ˈjuːləˌʤaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

praise, speaking

To eulogize means to publicly praise someone, especially during a funeral or memorial service. It often involves detailing their achievements, character, and contributions to society.

Synonyms

celebrate, commend, glorify, praise

Examples of usage

  • She eulogized her late grandfather during the memorial.
  • The president eulogized the fallen soldiers in his speech.
  • He wrote a touching eulogy to eulogize his friend.
  • At the service, many eulogized the artist's legacy.
  • The professor eulogized his mentor after her passing.

Translations

Translations of the word "eulogized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elogiado

🇮🇳 स्तुति की गई

🇩🇪 gepriesen

🇮🇩 dipuji

🇺🇦 висловив похвалу

🇵🇱 wysławiany

🇯🇵 賛美された

🇫🇷 élogé

🇪🇸 elogiado

🇹🇷 övülmüş

🇰🇷 찬양받은

🇸🇦 تم الإشادة به

🇨🇿 chválený

🇸🇰 chválený

🇨🇳 被赞扬

🇸🇮 hvaljen

🇮🇸 lýst

🇰🇿 мадақталды

🇬🇪 გადმოეცემა

🇦🇿 tərif olunmuş

🇲🇽 elogiado

Etymology

The word 'eulogize' comes from the Greek word 'eulogia', which means 'praise' or 'good word'. The prefix 'eu-' means 'good' or 'well', and 'logia' means 'speech' or 'discourse'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century, reflecting a tradition of honoring and speaking highly of individuals who have passed away. Over time, the act of delivering a eulogy has become an important ritual in funerals and memorials across cultures as a way to remember and celebrate the life of the deceased.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,312 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.