Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who delivers a eulogy: A eulogist is a speaker, often at a funeral or memorial service, who formally praises someone or something, typically a person who has recently died.
   • A person who praises highly: More broadly, a eulogist is someone who speaks or writes in high praise of a person, place, thing, or idea.

Usage

• The word "eulogist" is used to identify the specific role of a person giving a formal speech of commendation. It is most commonly associated with funerals but can be used in other formal contexts of tribute.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The deceased's best friend served as the eulogist, sharing heartfelt stories with the mourners.
  • At the award ceremony, the eulogist eloquently described the scientist's lifetime of achievements.
  • She was chosen as the eulogist for the retiring CEO because of her long and insightful collaboration with him.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as a eulogist": To perform the role of giving a eulogy.
  • He was honored to act as the eulogist for his mentor.
• "Principal eulogist": The main or most important speaker delivering praise.
  • The president was the principal eulogist at the state funeral.

Variants and Related Words

• Eulogy (n): The speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who has died.
  • She delivered a moving eulogy for her grandmother.
• Eulogize (v): To praise highly in speech or writing.
  • The author was eulogized for her contributions to literature.
• Eulogistic (adj): Of the nature of or containing eulogy; praising highly.
  • The article was eulogistic in its description of the artist's work.

Synonyms

• Panegyrist: A person who delivers a panegyric; a eulogist. (Formal/Literary)
• Laudator: One who lauds or praises. (Formal)
• Orator: A public speaker, especially one who is skilled and eloquent. (This is a broader term that can include a eulogist.)

Antonyms

• Critic: A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something; a person who judges the merits of literary or artistic works.
• Detractor: A person who disparages someone or something.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "To deliver a eulogy": This is the primary action performed by a eulogist.
  • As the designated eulogist, it was her duty to deliver a eulogy that captured his spirit.
• "To stand as a eulogist": To take on the position or role of a eulogist.
  • He was asked to stand as a eulogist at the commemorative event.

Noun

1. an orator who delivers eulogies or panegyrics