Simple Definition of eulogy

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eulogy

noun

plural eulogies
: a speech that praises someone who has died
He delivered a moving eulogy at his father's funeral.

Note: Eulogy can refer to any speech expressing praise, but it almost always refers to a funeral speech.

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“Eulogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/eulogy. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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