Eulogy

Quick meaning: Eulogy is a noun meaning An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.

Meaning

An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.

More Meanings

1. Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

Example Sentences

The Southampton striker, who also struck a post late on, was being serenaded by the Wembley crowd before the end and should probably brace himself for some Lambert-mania over the coming days but, amid the eulogies, it should not overlook the deficiencies that were evident in another stodgy England performance.

It was the prettiest and most luxurious little sitting-room I had ever seen; and I admired it with the warmest enthusiasm. The solemn servant was far too highly trained to betray the slightest satisfaction. He bowed with icy deference when my terms of eulogy were all exhausted, and silently opened the door for me to go out into the passage again.

Word Forms

• eulogies

Synonyms for eulogy

Depending on context, synonyms include panegyric, elogy, paean, encomium, pean.

Antonyms for eulogy

Common opposites include criticism, dyslogy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include panegyric, encomium, paean, pean, eloge, praise.

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