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eulogist

IPA: /ˈjuːlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˈjuːləʤɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks highly of someone, especially at a funeral, often sharing memories and honoring their life.

Example: The eulogist delivered a heartfelt speech that brought tears to many eyes during the memorial service.

eulogistic

IPA: /juːˈlɒdʒɪstɪk/

KK: /juˈlɒdʒɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a speech or writing that praises someone highly, especially someone who has just died.

Example: The eulogistic remarks at the funeral brought tears to everyone's eyes.

eulogium

IPA: /juˈloʊdʒiəm/

KK: /ˈjuːləˌdʒiːəm/

noun

Definition: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly, typically someone who has just died.

Example: At the funeral, the speaker delivered a heartfelt eulogium in honor of the deceased.

eulogize

IPA: /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

KK: /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To speak or write very positively about someone, especially after they have died, often in a formal speech.

Example: At the funeral, many friends and family members gathered to eulogize the beloved teacher.

eulogizer

IPA: /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪzər/

KK: /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks or writes in praise of someone, especially at a funeral.

Example: The eulogizer shared heartfelt memories of the deceased during the service.

eulogy

IPA: /ˈjuːləʤi/

KK: /ˈjuːləʤi/

noun

Definition: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone who has died, often given at a funeral.

Example: The eulogy delivered at the memorial service brought tears to everyone's eyes.

euphemise

IPA: /juːˈfɛm.aɪz/

KK: /juːˈfɛmɪz/

verb

Definition: To use a mild or indirect word or expression instead of one that is considered harsh or blunt.

Example: He chose to euphemise the bad news to make it sound less severe.

euphemism

IPA: /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/

KK: /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that is used to replace another word or phrase that might be considered harsh, offensive, or unpleasant.

Example: Using 'passed away' as a euphemism for 'died' can make the news easier to accept.

euphemist

IPA: /ˈjuːfəmɪst/

KK: /ˈjuːfəmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who replaces harsh or direct words with more gentle or mild expressions.

Example: The euphemist chose to say 'passed away' instead of 'died'.

euphemistic

IPA: /juːˈfɛmɪstɪk/

KK: /juːˈfɛmɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or unpleasant.

Example: The politician used euphemistic language to soften the impact of his message.

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