eulogy

Meanings

• noun

  A speech or piece of writing in memory of a deceased person, typically given at a funeral or memorial service.

  - "The eulogy delivered at the funeral was moving and heartfelt."
  - "The family requested that a renowned speaker give the eulogy at their mother's funeral."

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Antonyms

criticism , dyslogy

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Synonyms

elogy , panegyric

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eulogy
ology , theology

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Variants

List of all variants of eulogy 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 longest recorded eulogy lasted for 11 hours.

2. The term 'eulogy' comes from the Greek word 'eulogia', which means 'blessing' or 'praise'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obituary: An obituary is a notice of someone's death, typically published in a newspaper or online. While a eulogy is a spoken tribute, an obituary is written.

2. Eulogist: A person who delivers a eulogy.

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Culture

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In many cultures, a eulogy is an essential part of a funeral or memorial service, providing an opportunity for family and friends to express their feelings of love, respect, and appreciation for the deceased.

How to Memorize "eulogy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person delivering a heartfelt eulogy at a funeral, expressing love and appreciation for the deceased.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eulogy' with the idea of remembering and honoring someone who has passed away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Eulogy is a tribute, given at a ceremony, for someone who has passed away'.

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