Eulogized: meaning, definitions and examples
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eulogized
[ ˈjuːləˌʤaɪzd ]
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.
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