eulogy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Ancient Greek εὐλογία (eulogia), praise

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈjuːlədʒi/, SAMPA: /"ju:l@dZi/
• (US) enPR: yo͞oʹlə-jē, IPA: /ˈjulədʒi/, SAMPA: /"jul@dZi/

[edit] Noun

eulogy (plural eulogies)

1. An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
2. Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone.

[edit] Synonyms

• panegyric

[edit] Related terms

• eulogise, eulogize
• eulogist

[edit] Translations