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Webster 1913 Edition


Eulogy

Eu′lo-gy

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Eulogies
(#)
.
[Gr. [GREEK], from [GREEK] well speaking;
εὖ
well + [GREEK] to speak. Cf.
Eulogium
, and see
Legend
.]
A speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person;
as, a fitting
eulogy
to worth
.
Syn. – Encomium; praise; panegyric; applause.
Eulogy
,
Eulogium
,
Encomium
,
Panegyric
. The idea of praise is common to all these words. The word encomium is used of both persons and things which are the result of human action, and denotes warm praise. Eulogium and eulogy apply only to persons and are more studied and of greater length. A panegyric was originally a set speech in a full assembly of the people, and hence denotes a more formal eulogy, couched in terms of warm and continuous praise, especially as to personal character. We may bestow encomiums on any work of art, on production of genius, without reference to the performer; we bestow eulogies, or pronounce a eulogium, upon some individual distinguished for his merit public services; we pronounce a panegyric before an assembly gathered for the occasion.

Webster 1828 Edition


Eulogy

EU'LOGY

,
Noun.
[Gr.] Praise; encomium; panegyric; a speech or writing in commendation of a person, on account of his valuable qualities, or services.

Definition 2024


eulogy

eulogy

English

Noun

eulogy (plural eulogies)

  1. An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
  2. Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone.
    • 2013, Daniel Taylor, Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland (in The Guardian, 14 August 2013)
      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.

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  • elegy – similar-sounding funeral word