Definition of eulogy

eulogynoun

điếu văn

/ˈjuːlədʒi//ˈjuːlədʒi/

The word "eulogy" originates from the Greek words "eu" meaning "well" or "good" and "logos" meaning "speech" or "reason". In ancient Greece, a eulogy was a speech that honored the dead, typically delivered at a funeral or commemoration ceremony. The purpose of a eulogy was to praise the deceased person's character, achievements, and virtues. The term "eulogy" was borrowed into Latin as "eulogium" and later into Middle English as "eulogie" or "eulogie". Over time, the definition of a eulogy expanded to include any speech or written tribute that celebrates the life and legacy of someone who has passed away. Today, eulogies are an important part of many cultures and are often delivered at funerals, memorial services, and other ceremonies to honor the deceased.

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a speech or piece of writing praising somebody/something very much

một bài phát biểu hoặc bài viết khen ngợi ai đó/cái gì đó rất nhiều

Example:
  • a eulogy to marriage

    một bài điếu văn cho cuộc hôn nhân

a speech given at a funeral praising the person who has died

bài phát biểu tại một đám tang ca ngợi người đã khuất

Example:
  • He gave the eulogy at Aunt Louise’s funeral.

    Anh ấy đã đọc điếu văn trong đám tang của dì Louise.

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