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EULOGY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A formal expression of praise
Synonyms:
encomium; eulogy; paean; panegyric; pean
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("eulogy" is a kind of...):
congratulations; extolment; kudos; praise (an expression of approval and commendation)
Derivation:
eulogistic (formally expressing praise)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
Synonyms:
eulogium; eulogy
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("eulogy" is a kind of...):
congratulations; extolment; kudos; praise (an expression of approval and commendation)
Derivation:
eulogise (praise formally and eloquently)
eulogistic (formally expressing praise)
eulogize (praise formally and eloquently)
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