eulogy

Definition

  • noun: a speech that praises someone who has died
  • noun: a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
  • synonyms: panegyric, encomium, praise

Examples

  • He delivered a moving 'eulogy' at his father's funeral.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) another decent day. (CELL PHONE VIBRATING) Hello, Augustus. (CLEARS THROAT) Good evening, Hazel Grace. Did you ever write that eulogy I asked you to prepare? I may have. Do you think you could find your way down... to the literal Heart of Jesus (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars
  • (..) Well, um, it appears my entire body's made out of cancer now. So, sorry to one-up you, dude. Did you, uh... write his eulogy yet? Dude. What? What? I haven't told her yet, Isaac. What are you talking about? (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars