elogy

Meanings

• Noun

  A speech or writing in praise of a person, thing, or idea.

  - "The eloquent elogy delivered at the funeral moved everyone to tears."
  - "The author penned a beautiful elogy for his deceased friend."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elogy
logy , legacy

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Variants

List of all variants of elogy that leads to same result
eulogies , eulogistic , eulogistically , eulogy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'eulogia' meaning 'praise' or 'blessing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'elogy' is derived from the Greek word 'eulogia', which also means 'blessing'.

2. Elogy has been a part of various cultures for thousands of years, with one of the earliest known examples being the Egyptian Book of the Dead.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eulogist: A person who delivers an elogy.

2. Funeral Oration: An eloquent speech given at a funeral.

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Culture

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Elogy is a significant part of various cultures and traditions, including funerals and memorial services, where it serves to pay tribute to the deceased and celebrate their life.

How to Memorize "elogy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person giving a heartfelt elogy during a funeral.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elogy' with the idea of praising or honoring someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Elo' in 'Elogy' stands for 'Eulogia', the Greek word for 'praise'.

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