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Definition of Eulogy
1. Noun. A formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently.
Generic synonyms: Congratulations, Extolment, Kudos, Praise
Derivative terms: Eulogise, Eulogistic, Eulogize
2. Noun. A formal expression of praise.
Generic synonyms: Congratulations, Extolment, Kudos, Praise
Derivative terms: Encomiastic, Eulogistic, Panegyric, Panegyrical, Panegyrist
Definition of Eulogy
1. n. A speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person; as, a fitting eulogy to worth.
Definition of Eulogy
1. Noun. An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral. ¹
2. Noun. Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Eulogy
1. a formal expression of high praise [n -GIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eulogy
Literary usage of Eulogy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Hundred Boston Orators Appointed by the Municipal Authorities and Other by James Spear Loring (1853)
"The eloquent eulogy of Mr. Webster, named at the head of this article, was
pronounced on a day selected, it is said, as peculiarly suitable, for the reason ..."
2. Arguments and Speeches of William Maxwell Evarts by William Maxwell Evarts (1919)
"The eulogy was received with general commendation at the time and elicited ...
eulogy Mr. President and Gentlemen, the Alumni of Dartmouth College:— When, ..."
3. Catalogue of the American Library of the Late Mr. George Brinley: Of by George Brinley, James Hammond Trumbull (1880)
"R.) eulogy, Boston, Jan. 9 — Bigelow (Timo.) eulogy, before the F. and A. Masons,
Boston, ... J.) eulogy, and Oration by Lyman Law, at New London, Ct., Jan. ..."
4. Lucius Q.C. Lamar: His Life, Times, and Speeches, 1825-1893 by Edward Mayes (1896)
"The eulogy on Sumner—Preparation—Letter to ... THE turning point of Mr.
Lamar's political career was the Sumner eulogy. Indeed, that great speech is ..."
5. English Synonymes Explained: In Alphabetical Order ; with Copious by George Crabb (1883)
"ENCOMIUM, eulogy, PANEGYRIC. ... real or supposed ; the eulogy may spring from
admiration of the person eulogised; the panegyric may be mere flattery, ..."
6. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1831)
"Jhi eulogy on Dr. Godman, being an Introductory Lecture, ... and therefore take
advantage of the eloquent and instructive eulogy of Professor Sewall, ..."
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