Eulogy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐น
eulogy
[ หjuหlษdสi ]
funeral ceremony
A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died. It is a formal expression of respect and admiration for a deceased person.
Synonyms
commendation, panegyric, tribute
Examples of usage
- The priest delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral.
- She wrote a heartfelt eulogy for her late grandmother.
- His eulogy captured the essence of his father's life.
praise
A eulogy can also refer to any speech or writing that praises someone or something highly, even if the person or thing is not deceased.
Synonyms
accolade, commendation, praise
Examples of usage
- The author's eulogy of the musician's talent was well-received.
- He gave a eulogy of her achievements in the field of science.
Translations
Translations of the word "eulogy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น elogio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคคเฅเคคเคฟ (stuti)
๐ฉ๐ช Lobrede
๐ฎ๐ฉ eulogi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฝะตะณััะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ pochwaลa
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณ่พ (sanji)
๐ซ๐ท รฉloge
๐ช๐ธ elogio
๐น๐ท รถvgรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐฌ์ฌ (chansa)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏูุญ (madฤซแธฅ)
๐จ๐ฟ chvรกla
๐ธ๐ฐ pochvala
๐จ๐ณ ้ข่ฏ (sรฒngcรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ pohvala
๐ฎ๐ธ lof
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะดะฐา (madaq)
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแ (qeba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษqdir
๐ฒ๐ฝ elogio
Etymology
The word 'eulogy' originates from the Greek word 'eulogia', which means 'praise, blessing'. In ancient Greece, eulogies were spoken at funerals to honor and remember the deceased. Over time, the term expanded to include any form of high praise or commendation. Today, eulogies are often an important part of funeral ceremonies, serving as a way to celebrate and remember the life of the departed.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,858, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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