eulogy

Noun

Meaning

A speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person; as, a fitting eulogy to worth.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

panegyric eulogium encomium pean praise applause paean kudos citation elegy congratulations congratulation address speech honor
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Antonyms

criticism damnation anniversary abuse critique contempt
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Hypernyms

kudos congratulations praise extolment

Related terms

eulogia

Derivatives

eulogies

Examples

After delivering Zhou's official eulogy at the state funeral, the Gang of Four, with Mao's permission, began the so-called Criticize Deng and Oppose the Rehabilitation of Right-leaning Elements campaign. Source: Internet

Columbia, SC:U of South Carolina, 2012. page 176. Print. As Heywood Broun noted in his eulogy for Debs, quoting a fellow Socialist: "That old man with the burning eyes actually believes that there can be such a thing as the brotherhood of man. Source: Internet

Annie gives a eulogy and mentions how many “strange new faces” she sees attending the service. Source: Internet

At this point, David offers a majestic eulogy, where he praises the bravery and magnificence of both his friend Jonathan and King Saul. Source: Internet

At Chapman's memorial service, Cleese delivered an irreverent eulogy that included all the euphemisms for being dead from the "Dead Parrot" sketch, which they had written. Source: Internet

At a later memorial service in Beverly Hills, James Stewart delivered the following eulogy: You know, I just love Grace Kelly. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

eulogizer eulogizing eulogomania eulophid eulytine eulytite