eulogy

[ yoo-luh-jee ]
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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.

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Origin of eulogy

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

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British Dictionary definitions for eulogy

eulogy

/ (ˈjuːlədʒɪ) /


nounplural -gies
  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

Origin of eulogy

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C16: from Late Latin eulogia, from Greek: praise, from eu- + -logy; influenced by Latin ēlogium short saying, inscription
  • Also called (archaic): eulogium (juːˈləʊdʒɪəm)

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Avoid confusion with elegy

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Cultural definitions for eulogy

eulogy

[ (yooh-luh-jee) ]


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.)

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