eulogy

/'ju:lədʤi/
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eulogy

A man delivers a eulogy at a funeral service.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A formal expression of praise: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, often in a formal or public setting.
    • A formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently: A speech or piece of writing that praises a person who has recently died, typically delivered at a funeral or memorial service.
Usage and Examples

  • General Praise:

    • The retiring CEO received a heartfelt eulogy from the board chairman for his decades of service.
    • The book is a eulogy to the lost art of handwritten letters.

  • Funeral Context:

    • Her brother delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral, sharing stories from their childhood.
    • The newspaper published a eulogy for the celebrated author.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "To pronounce/deliver a eulogy on/for someone": To formally give a speech praising someone.
    • The mayor was asked to pronounce a eulogy for the city's founder.
  • "To be a eulogy to something": To serve as a tribute or praise for something, often something that is gone or ending.
    • The film is a beautiful eulogy to a bygone era of cinema.
Variants and Related Words
  • Eulogize (verb): To praise highly in speech or writing.
    • The speaker eulogized the scientist's contributions to medicine.
  • Eulogistic (adjective): Having the nature of a eulogy; full of praise.
    • The article was eulogistic in its description of her achievements.
Synonyms
  • Tribute: An act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
  • Panegyric: A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.
  • Encomium: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
  • Accolade: An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.
Antonyms
  • Criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
  • Denunciation: Public condemnation of someone or something.
  • Diatribe: A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Idioms and Common Phrases
  • "Sing someone's/something's eulogy": To praise someone or something enthusiastically, often as if it were a formal tribute.
    • The critics are already singing the eulogy of the new policy, calling it a complete success.
  • "A living eulogy": Used to describe high praise given to someone who is still alive, acknowledging their life's work or character.
    • The lifetime achievement award felt like a living eulogy for the aging actor.
eulogy

A man delivers a eulogy at a funeral service.

Noun
  1. a formal expression of praise
  2. a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

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