eulogy

[US]/ˈjuːlədʒi/
[UK]/ˈjuːlədʒi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. words of praise and mourning for a deceased person; a tribute or commendation, especially when delivered at a funeral

Example Sentences

a eulogy of Nicetas the martyr.

chant the eulogy of sb.

pronounce a eulogy on sb.

Indeed, no eulogy could be more grandiloquent than this.

deliver a moving eulogy at the funeral

write a heartfelt eulogy for a loved one

prepare a touching eulogy for the memorial service

give a beautiful eulogy to honor the deceased

attend a funeral and listen to the eulogy

Real-world Examples

Tradition dictates the current present delivers the eulogy.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

" How to write a eulogy, I'm not good with words."

Source: Connection Magazine

What's with this nonsense about you not doing the eulogy?

Source: Go blank axis version

Well, he mentioned it in his mother's eulogy, so why not?

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

The Reverend Al Sharpton, president of the National Action Network, delivered Tyre's eulogy.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

Um, if it's all right with you two, I'd like to give a eulogy.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

Her demand was repeated by the veteran civil rights activist Al Sharpton who delivered the eulogy.

Source: BBC Listening February 2023 Collection

The group about his coffin was a far more eloquent eulogy than any that man could utter.

Source: American Original Language Arts Volume 4

When Justin delivered a powerful eulogy at his father's funeral, it sparked talk of a political dynasty.

Source: CNN Selected March 2016 Collection

Come on, even you checked your email during the eulogy.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

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