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elogium

elogium

1 9.9
Short speech or writing that praises someone, often after they die
  • noun
  • /ɪˈloʊdʒɪəm/
  • Archaic
translation icon : elogio
  • The elogium was beautiful.

Examples

  • At the funeral, the priest delivered a heartfelt elogium in memory of the deceased.

  • She gave a touching elogium.

  • The ancient tomb bore an elogium honoring the fallen soldier.

  • A beautifully carved elogium was placed at the base of the statue.

  • Historians studied the elogium to learn more about the city's famous citizens.

  • During the memorial service, friends shared their own elogium to honor her life and achievements.

  • The plaque featured an elogium that celebrated the heroism of the fallen soldier.

Synonyms

eulogy
vselogium
62 6.8

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone who died

is shorter and can be an inscription rather than a general praise piece
encomium
vselogium
  • Formal
1 9.9

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly

is specifically short and often used to honor someone who has died
eulogium
vselogium
  • Formal
9.9

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, often at a funeral

is shorter and may be an inscription rather than a formal long tribute

How Laudatory

panegyric
  • Formal
1 9.9
eulogy
62 6.8
elogium
  • Archaic
1 9.9
tribute
206 4.5
compliment
342 1.6

Surface Forms

elogium singular
elogiums plural

Etymology

Elogium comes from older words meaning 'praise' and 'word' and is related to the familiar word eulogy. So an elogium is a short speech or inscription that praises someone, often someone who has died.