eulogist

[ yoo-luh-jist ]

noun

1. a person who eulogizes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eulogist¹

First recorded in 1800–10; eulog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

One of the eulogists on Thursday was Aaron Bracy, who worked with Jack at the AP for 20 years.

From Washington Post

“He was a brave field commander and an expert in intelligence, and in organizing popular and tribal forces,” said the eulogist.

From The Daily Beast

He has not set himself up as a public censor or a public eulogist.

From Project Gutenberg

He ceased to be the apologist, and became the frank eulogist.

From Project Gutenberg

The same eulogist, whose narrative was obtained by Reuter's correspondent, also speaks of the fastidious Scot's preoccupations.

From Project Gutenberg

A further explanation by the same eulogist, who edited Beaumont's Original Poems in 1749, makes all clear.

From Project Gutenberg

The famous frescos of the Vatican need neither enumeration nor description; the world is their judge and their eulogist.

From Project Gutenberg