Definition of EULOGY

eulogy

Plural: eulogies

Noun

  • A formal speech or piece of writing praising someone highly.
  • a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
  • a formal expression of praise
  • An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
  • Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

Examples

  • The Scrabble champion’s EULOGY was a testament to the power of linguistic prowess.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English wloge (“commendation of the virtues of a deceased person”), from Latin eulogium, apparently from a confusion between ēlogium (whence English elogium, elogy) and eulogia (from Ancient Greek εὐλογία (eulogía, “praise”), whence English eulogia); equivalent to eu- + logia ("good words"). Doublet of eulogium.

Antonyms

criticism, dyslogy

Scrabble Score: 10

eulogy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
eulogy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
eulogy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

eulogy: valid Words With Friends Word