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elegy Synonyms

Another word for elegy

Choosing another word for elegy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A poem or song of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead or a meditation on loss.

Usage Example

"The poet composed a moving lament in memory of his childhood friend."

Strongest
lament
Strong
dirge
requiem
threnody
monody
plaint

• noun (Context 2)

A mournful, melancholy, or pensive instrumental musical composition.

Usage Example

"The cellist performed Gabriel Fauré's famous lament as the evening's concluding piece."

Strong
lament
dirge
requiem

Opposites of elegy

The opposite of elegy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

paean
panegyric
See all opposites of elegy

• Nearby Words

elegance
elegant
elegantly
elegy
element
elemental
elementally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Elegy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/elegy
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