eulogy
YOO-luh-jeenounMeaning a speech or writing in praise of someone, especially someone who has died
Memory hook EU-LOGY: GOOD WORDS about a life. At the memorial, Maya steps to the podium and shares warm, funny stories about her grandfather’s life; her speech of praise is a eulogy.
Grandpa’s oldest friend gave a warm eulogy, full of funny stories, at his memorial.
In context Rather than list the scientist’s awards, the eulogy described her kindness: the students she fed, the letters she answered and the neighbors she helped.
Similar tribute, praise, encomium, homage
Opposite condemnation, criticism
From Greek eulogia, “praise”: eu (well) + logos (word).