A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something very much.
[formal]
2. countable noun
A eulogy is a speech, usually at a funeral, in which a person who has just died is praised.
[US]
More Synonyms of eulogy
eulogy in British English
(ˈjuːlədʒɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-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
Also called (archaic): eulogium▶ USAGE Avoid confusion with elegy
Word origin
C16: from Late Latin eulogia, from Greek: praise, from eu- + -logy; influenced by Latin ēlogium short saying, inscription
eulogy in American English
(ˈjulədʒi)
nounWord forms: pluralˈeulogies
1.
speech or writing in praise of a person, event, or thing; esp., a formal speech praising a person who has recently died
2.
high praise; commendation
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈtribute
Word origin
ME euloge < ML eulogia < Gr, praise, lit., fine language (in LXX & N.T., blessing) < eulegein, to speak well of, bless: see eu- & -logy
Examples of 'eulogy' in a sentence
eulogy
Yet the interview now reads like the funeral eulogy that he could not entrust to anyone else.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His business partner in cattle raising gave a eulogy at the funeral.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He seems moved by her eulogy.
The Sun (2010)
More than half will give a eulogy about their lost pal's character.
The Sun (2006)
The first is to deliver a eulogy for Douglas.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
But as the day arrives, he has a change of heart and delivers a moving eulogy.
The Sun (2012)
But none of them drew a more heartfelt eulogy than somebody whose restricted participation in the campaign barely qualified him for a championship medal.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was not their fault that the eulogy was given by a crass, vain, sloppy buffoon.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I would give the eulogy.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I received an e-mail from a young man who had just been asked to perform the eulogy at the funeral of his wife's aunt.
Christianity Today (2000)
(noun)
Definition
high praise
He added his praise to the glowing eulogies given by her colleagues.
Synonyms
praise
I have nothing but praise for my employees.
tribute
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
acclaim
She won critical acclaim for her performance.
compliment
She accepted the compliment with good grace.
applause
They greeted her with thunderous applause.
accolade
We're always pleased to receive accolades from our guests.
paean (literary)
The film is a paean to adolescent love.
commendation
Both teams deserve commendation for their performance.
exaltation
The poem is an exaltation of love.
glorification
acclamation
The event went ahead to universal acclamation.
panegyric
It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed.
encomium
plaudit
laudation
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acclaim
Definition
an enthusiastic expression of approval
She won critical acclaim for her performance.
Synonyms
praise,
honour,
celebration,
approval,
tribute,
applause,
cheering,
clapping,
ovation,
accolades,
plaudits,
kudos,
commendation,
exaltation,
approbation,
acclamation,
eulogizing,
panegyric,
encomium,
laudation
in the sense of acclamation
Definition
an enthusiastic reception or display of approval
The event went ahead to universal acclamation.
Synonyms
applause,
shouting,
praise,
cheer,
cheering,
cheers,
approval,
enthusiasm,
tribute,
acclaim,
ovation,
accolade,
adulation,
kudos,
commendation,
salutation,
approbation,
plaudit,
loud homage,
laudation
in the sense of accolade
Definition
an award, praise, or honour
We're always pleased to receive accolades from our guests.