A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing in praise of a person, especially one who has recently died or retired, or as a term of endearment. The word comes from the Classical Greek eulogia, meaning praise, from eu, meaning well or true, and logia, meaning words or text.
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Place of Origin Notable ExampleCharles Spencer's 1997 eulogy for Diana, Princess of Wales 1 Defining TraitA speech or writing in praise of a person, especially one who recently died 1 Connections
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1. Eulogy - Wikipedia
Etymology section
The word comes from the Classical Greek eulogia, meaning praise.
Notable eulogies section, Charles Spencer for Diana Princess of Wales
Diana was the very essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty. All over the world she was a symbol of selfless humanity.
Lead section, opening sentence
A eulogy is a speech or writing in praise of a person, especially one who recently died or retired, or as a term of endearment.
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