eulogium

[ yoo-loh-jee-uhm ]

noun

, plural eu·lo·gi·ums, eu·lo·gi·a [yoo-, loh, -jee-, uh].

1. a eulogy.
2. eulogistic language.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eulogium¹

1700–10; < Medieval Latin, equivalent to Latin eu- eu- + ( ē ) logium inscription on a tombstone

Example Sentences

There has never been passed on me, or, indeed, on any one, a higher eulogium than yours.

From Project Gutenberg

M. Godart has, however, recorded it in his account of this superb genus in the Encyclop�die M�thodique; and the minute and clear descriptions which this able entomologist has given throughout that work, merit the highest eulogium.

From Project Gutenberg

In size this insect is the largest of the genus yet discovered; it was first noticed by Godart, who has given it the name of my learned and valued friend, Dr. W. E. Leach, of the British Museum, whose talents are too well known to need any eulogium in this place.

From Project Gutenberg

And then, says d'Ollanda, "Vittoria began a eulogium upon painting; she spoke of its ennobling influence upon a people,—how it led them to piety, to glory, to greatness, until the tears came into her eyes from the emotion within."

From Project Gutenberg

The life of Hedwige is her best eulogium.

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