Eulogies

/ˈjuːlədʒɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of eulogy; multiple formal speeches or written tributes praising someone, especially after their death.

Etymology

From Greek 'eulogia,' the word entered English in the 14th century. 'Eulogy' became the noun form, with 'eulogies' as its regular plural, referring to expressions of great praise.

Kelly Says

Eulogies are culturally universal—nearly every human society has formal praise-speaking rituals, suggesting something deeply human about the need to publicly honor the dead and celebrate lives well-lived.

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