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Eulogy
A formal speech or piece of writing that praises someone, typically delivered at a funeral or memorial service.
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Imagine This
Imagine a solemn funeral hall where a close friend steps to the podium and, with calm warmth, recounts the deceased’s kindness, achievements, and lasting impact on others.
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Sounds Like
YOU-luh-jee
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Looks Like
Looks like eu- (good) + -logy (speech/discourse); visually similar to other -logy words (e.g., biology, psychology).
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Remember This
Eulogies are tributes, not obituaries. The word comes from Greek eu- 'good' + logos 'speech' (through Latin/French into English).
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Other Forms
eulogizeverb
eulogiseverb
eulogisticadjective
eulogistnoun
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Note
Common mistake: confuse with obituary. Pronounce as YOU-luh-jee. A eulogy is the praise-filled speech; an obituary is a notice of death with a brief summary of life.
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Examples
- The pastor delivered a moving eulogy that highlighted the scientist's generosity and pioneering work.
- Friends gathered to share stories in a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral service.
Synonyms
tributepraiselaudationpanegyricencomium
Antonyms
criticismcensure
Etymology
From Greek eu- 'good' + -logia 'speech' (via Latin eulogus/eulogia); originally meaning praise or blessing, now specifically a formal speech of praise.
Mnemonic
EU-LOGY = 'good words' about someone. Picture a speaker at a funeral delivering heartfelt praise for the deceased.
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nounA person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand; a puzzle.
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Tribute
nounSomething given to honor or show respect for a person, event, or achievement; it can also refer to a payment or levy demanded by one ruler from another as homage.
Laud
verbTo praise highly; to extol or exalt.
Abasement
nounThe act or instance of humiliating or degrading someone; the state of being lowered in dignity or status.
Absurdity
nounThe quality or state of being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous; something that is completely contrary to reason or common sense.
Accent
nounA distinctive way of pronouncing words; the act of emphasizing a syllable or word (as a verb, to accent means to emphasize).
Accolade
nounAn honor; a public expression of praise or an award.
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