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eulogy
speech praising someone, often given after their death
Synonyms
- tribute
- commendation
eulogy in a sentence
The senator delivered a moving eulogy honoring the retired judge's decades of public service.
Though nervous about public speaking, she stood before the mourners and delivered a eulogy that captured her grandmother's warmth and humor perfectly.
Where it comes from
From Greek eulogia 'good words'
Memory hook
EU (good) + LOGY (speech/words) — a eulogy is 'good words' about someone.
Word parts
- eu — good, positive
eulogy: eu- (good) + log (speech) - log/logue — word, speech, study
eulogy: eu- (good, well) + logy (speech)
Read it in context
- The Long Descent Science