Eulogize
To praise or pay tribute to someone, especially after death.
verbEulogize
To praise or pay tribute to someone, especially after death.
verbImagine This
Imagine, accidentally, a boxer was killed by his opponent during a match. His opponent apologized when he delivered the eulogy at the boxer's funeral.
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YOO-luh-jyz
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eulogy (noun)
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Eulogy comes from Greek eu- 'good' and logia 'speaking'; the related noun is eulogy, and the adjective is eulogistic.
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Note
Eulogize is formal and solemn; use it for paying tribute in serious contexts (often at funerals). It is not typically used for everyday praise. Be mindful of connotations of praise vs. critique when choosing synonyms.
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- The minister delivered a moving eulogy for the beloved author at the funeral.
- The editor chose to eulogize the scientist's achievements in the obituary.
From Greek eu- 'good' + logia 'speaking, discourse'; the noun forms from the same root.
EU-LOG-Y: EU means good, LOG is speech—remember that eulogize is 'good speech' about someone, often at a funeral.
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