Eulogy

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈjuːlÉ™dÊ’i/
• US enPR: yoÍžoʹlÉ™-jÄ“, IPA: /ˈjulÉ™dÊ’i/

Origin

Ancient Greek εὐλογία (eulogia, "praise").

Full definition of eulogy

Noun

1. An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
2. Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone.
• 2013, Daniel Taylor, Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland (in The Guardian, 14 August 2013)http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/14/england-scotland-international-friendlyThe Southampton striker, who also struck a post late on, was being serenaded by the Wembley crowd before the end and should probably brace himself for some Lambert-mania over the coming days but, amid the eulogies, it should not overlook the deficiencies that were evident in another stodgy England performance.

Synonyms

• panegyric

Coordinate terms

• dirge, elegy, threnody – funeral song
• homily – funeral oration by clergy
• requiem – music played at a mass to honor a deceased person

Related terms

• eulogise, eulogize
• eulogist