eulogy
word
Definition
A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, usually given at a funeral to honor the person who has died.
Usage & Nuances
"Eulogy" is formal and specifically relates to praise at funerals. Not to be confused with "obituary" (a written notice of death). Common collocations: "deliver a eulogy", "moving eulogy", "write a eulogy". Rare outside memorial or funeral contexts.
Spanish: elogio fúnebre - panegíricoPortuguese (BR): elogio fúnebre - panegíricoPortuguese (PT): elogio fúnebre - panegíricoChinese (Simplified): 悼词 - 颂词Chinese (Traditional): 悼詞 - 頌詞Hindi: श्रद्धांजलि - शोक स्तुतिArabic: رثاءBengali: শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি বক্তব্য - শোকসভা বক্তব্যRussian: надгробная речь - панегирик (на похоронах)Japanese: 追悼演説 - 弔辞Vietnamese: điếu vănKorean: 추도사Turkish: ağıt konuşması - cenaze konuşmasıUrdu: تعزیتی تقریرIndonesian: pidato penghormatan (di pemakaman) - pidato perpisahan (untuk yang wafat)
Example Sentences
She gave a beautiful eulogy at her father's funeral.
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Writing a eulogy can be a difficult task.
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His touching eulogy moved everyone to tears.
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The priest delivered a eulogy for the deceased.
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I struggled to find the right words for my grandmother’s eulogy.
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After the eulogy, the family shared memories and laughter.
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