eulogy

[ yoo-luh-jee ]
/ ˈyu lə dʒi /

noun, plural eu·lo·gies.

a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially a set oration in honor of a deceased person.
high praise or commendation.

Origin of eulogy

1585–95; < Late Latin eulogia eulogia and Medieval Latin eulogium eulogium

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH eulogy

elegy eulogy

Example sentences from the Web for eulogy

British Dictionary definitions for eulogy

eulogy
/ (ˈjuːlədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or thing, esp a person who has recently died
high praise or commendation
Also called (archaic): eulogium ( juːˈləʊdʒɪəm)

Word Origin for eulogy

C16: from Late Latin eulogia, from Greek: praise, from eu- + -logy; influenced by Latin ēlogium short saying, inscription

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Avoid confusion with elegy

Cultural definitions for eulogy

eulogy
[ (yooh-luh-jee) ]

Words of praise, often for a dead person, but also a staple in introducing speakers, in nominating candidates, and on other such occasions. (Compare elegy.)