eulogy

American  

[yoo-luh-jee] / ˈyu lə dʒi /

noun

plural

eulogies

1. a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially a set oration in honor of a deceased person.

2. high praise or commendation.

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eulogy British  

/ ˈjuːlədʒɪ /

noun

1. a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or thing, esp a person who has recently died

2. high praise or commendation

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eulogy Cultural  

1. Words of praise, often for a dead person, but also a staple in introducing speakers, in nominating candidates, and on other such occasions. (Compare elegy.)

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Commonly Confused

See elegy

Etymology

Origin of eulogy

First recorded in 1585–95; from Late Latin eulogia eulogia and Medieval Latin eulogium eulogium

Compare meaning

How does eulogy compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• elegy vs. eulogy

Example Sentences

“People are always doing eulogies to the place,” Shapiro said with a chuckle.

From Los Angeles Times

The Stone Roses singer Brown led the tributes with a eulogy, saying his bandmate was like "a brother to me" and a "beautiful human being".

From BBC

He’s even more shocked when the formally dressed corpse starts emotionally reacting to the tearful eulogies.

From Los Angeles Times

Bush, a Republican, said in his eulogy: "In a profession that attracts talkers, he was a thinker and a listener."

From BBC

Keep a box of tissues close by: I was a blubbering mess two minutes in, when Hanks follows Murray’s cold open with one of the eulogies from Candy’s funeral.

From Salon

Related Words

• citation
• paean
• tribute