eulogy

[ yoo-luh-jee ]

noun

, plural eu·lo·gies.

1. a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially a set oration in honor of a deceased person.
2. high praise or commendation.

eulogy

/ ˈjuːlədʒɪ /

noun

1. a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or thing, esp a person who has recently died
2. high praise or commendation

eulogy

1. Words of praise, often for a dead person, but also a staple in introducing speakers, in nominating candidates, and on other such occasions. ( Compare elegy .)

Usage

See elegy

Word History and Origins

Origin of eulogy¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Late Latin eulogia eulogia and Medieval Latin eulogium eulogium

Word History and Origins

Origin of eulogy¹

C16: from Late Latin eulogia, from Greek: praise, from eu- + -logy ; influenced by Latin ēlogium short saying, inscription

Example Sentences

He delivered Friday’s address confirming Sinwar’s death, which was a combined eulogy and rallying cry.

From Los Angeles Times

But despite the bubbly energy on Main Street, it was clear: Disney Channel Nite was a eulogy for a bygone era.

From Los Angeles Times

“Now I no longer have to worry about you — you are no longer in danger,” his mother, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, said in a eulogy addressed to her dead son.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier Thursday, her participation was not certain because she was in Texas delivering a eulogy at the funeral for Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

From Los Angeles Times

Black, who gave the eulogy said she wanted people to know "who Gaps was".

From BBC

Related Words

• citation
• paean
• tribute