Eulogy

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːlədʒi/

Definitions of eulogy

noun a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has died

Example Sentences

A1 A eulogy is a speech given at a funeral to honor and remember the deceased.

A2 She delivered a heartfelt eulogy at her grandmother's memorial service.

B1 The eulogy highlighted the positive impact the teacher had on her students.

B2 Writing a eulogy can be a challenging but important part of the grieving process.

C1 His eulogy captured the essence of his friend's life in a moving and eloquent manner.

C2 The eulogy delivered by the minister was so powerful that there was not a dry eye in the church.

Examples of eulogy in a Sentence

formal The priest delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral service.

informal I heard that Sarah wrote a beautiful eulogy for her grandmother.

slang I can't believe he had the guts to give a eulogy at the memorial.

figurative The closing of the old theater was like a eulogy to a bygone era.

Grammatical Forms of eulogy

• past tense: eulogized
• plural: eulogies
• comparative: more eulogistic
• superlative: most eulogistic
• present tense: eulogizes
• future tense: will eulogize
• perfect tense: has eulogized
• continuous tense: is eulogizing
• singular: eulogy
• positive degree: eulogistic
• infinitive: to eulogize
• gerund: eulogizing
• participle: eulogized

Origin and Evolution of eulogy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'eulogy' originated from the Greek word 'eulogia', which means 'praise'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ancient Greece to refer to a speech or writing that praises someone or something, the term 'eulogy' has evolved to encompass any speech or writing that honors and celebrates a person's life, especially at a funeral or memorial service.