eulogy
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for eulogy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A speech given to honour someone who has died, typically at their funeral.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use eulogy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
give a eulogy
deliver a eulogy
write a eulogy
Etymology
From Latin eulogium, ultimately tracing to Greek eu- (\"good\") + logia (\"words, speaking\") — literally \"good words.\"
Full origin of eulogy →Frequently asked questions
What does “eulogy” mean?
The word “eulogy” means a speech given to honour someone who has died, typically at their funeral. In plain terms, a speech of praise, especially one given at a funeral.
How do you pronounce “eulogy”?
“Eulogy” is pronounced YOO-luh-jee (/ˈju.lə.d͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “eulogy” in a sentence?
Here is “eulogy” used in a sentence: “His daughter gave a moving eulogy at the memorial service.”
What is another word for “eulogy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “eulogy” include panegyric, elogy and eulogium.
What is the opposite of “eulogy”?
The opposite of “eulogy” — its antonyms — are criticism and dyslogy.
What part of speech is “eulogy”?
“Eulogy” is a noun.
Where does the word “eulogy” come from?
The word “eulogy” comes from Latin. From Latin eulogium, ultimately tracing to Greek eu- (\"good\") + logia (\"words, speaking\") — literally \"good words.\".
How many meanings does “eulogy” have?
“Eulogy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a speech given to honour someone who has died, typically at their funeral.
