Eulogious

/juːˈloʊdʒəs/ adjective

Definition

Expressing or characterized by eulogy or high praise; laudatory and approving.

Etymology

Formed by adding the suffix '-ous' to the root 'eulog-' from Greek 'eulogia.' This creates an adjective meaning 'full of praise' or 'praising in nature,' though it's now archaic compared to 'eulogistic.'

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ous' (meaning 'full of') is used in many praise-related words like 'glorious' and 'ambitious,' showing how English builds descriptive words by attaching meaningful suffixes to roots.

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