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Definition of eulogy

eulogy

/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/
eu · lo · gy
Adverb:eulogistically
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Plural:eulogies
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Adjective:eulogistic
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• noun

1

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.

Example

"Her eldest brother delivered a moving eulogy at the memorial service that brought both tears and laughter to the congregation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'eulogy' with 'elegy'. While a eulogy is a prose speech of high praise typically delivered at a funeral, an elegy is a mournful poem lamenting the dead.

• Nearby Words

euler
eulogist
eulogize
eulogy
eunuch
euonymus
eupatorium

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Medieval Latin 'eulogia', from Ancient Greek 'eulogía' ('praise, fine language'), combining 'eu-' ('well') and 'lógos' ('word, speech').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eulogy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eulogy
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