eulogist

[ yoo-luh-jist ]

noun

1. a person who eulogizes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eulogist¹

First recorded in 1800–10; eulog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

Over the last two decades, the Rev. Al Sharpton has become the leading eulogist for Black victims of police violence.

From New York Times

Over the last two decades, the Rev. Al Sharpton has assumed has become the leading eulogist for Black victims of police violence.

From New York Times

Bush’s, Luttig became the protege and eulogist of one chief justice, Warren Burger; a groomsman for another, John Roberts.

From Washington Post

I’m sure I’ve sounded like a eulogist here, but given my admiration for the scientist and the believer, I couldn’t let Collins depart without some confetti and a few deserved words of praise.

From Washington Post

What I recall with crystalline clarity is that Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware was Thurmond’s hand-picked eulogist.

From Washington Post