Eulogium
[ju'lәudʒiәm]
Definition
(n.) A formal eulogy.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Praise, EULOGY.
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Definition
n. a speaking well of: a speech or writing in praise of.—adjs. Eulog′ic -al containing eulogy or praise.—adv. Eulog′ically.—v.t. Eu′logīse to speak well of: to praise.—n. Eu′logist one who praises or extols another.—adj. Eulogist′ic full of praise.—adv. Eulogist′ically.
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Examples
- Then, he launched into a general eulogium on the Commons. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- A eulogium I like; it is very sweet. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- His heart tingled with the pleasing conviction that these gross eulogiums shamed Moore deeply, and made him half scorn himself and his work. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Don't trouble yourself to give her a character, returned Mr. Rochester: eulogiums will not bias me; I shall judge for myself. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Wery good, Samivel,' observed Mr. Weller, in as complacent a manner as if Sam had been passing the highest eulogiums on his prudence and foresight. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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