Eulogistic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈyü-lə-jē/ eu·lo·gy

Meaning & Definition of Eulogistic

Eulogistic (noun)

  1. a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
  2. high praise

Eulogistic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in encomiastic, laudative

    similar: encomiastic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive, accepting, warm, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory
    opposite: captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting, adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly

Related Entry: Eulogy (noun)

Eulogy is a different word from Eulogistic. The synonyms below are for eulogy, not for eulogistic.

  1. a formal expression of praise

    "several eulogies were given at the special assembly marking the retirement of the company's longtime president"

    similar: accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, encomium, eulogium, homage, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute
    related: award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize, acclaim, acclamation, laudation, applause, plaudit(s), bravo, hallelujah, kudo, approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation
    near: censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eulogistic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eulogistic:

encomiastic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive, accepting, warm, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Eulogistic

Words with the opposite meaning of Eulogistic:

captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting, adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly

Word Forms of Eulogistic

Inflections: eulogies

Derived words: eulogistic (adjective), eulogistically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Eulogistic

Middle English euloge, from Medieval Latin eulogium, from Greek eulogia praise, from eu- + -logia -logy

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Eulogistic

What does "Eulogistic" mean?

"Eulogistic" means a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased.

What is another word for "Eulogistic"?

Other words for "Eulogistic" include encomiastic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful and admiring. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Eulogistic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Eulogistic"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eulogistic". Common alternatives include encomiastic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, admiring, applauding and appreciative.

What is the opposite of "Eulogistic"?

Antonyms of "Eulogistic" include captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical and overcritical.

Is "Eulogistic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Eulogistic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Eulogistic"?

"Eulogistic" is pronounced /ˈyü-lə-jē/ and divided into syllables as eu·lo·gy.

What is the origin of the word "Eulogistic"?

"Eulogistic" comes from Middle English euloge, from Medieval Latin eulogium, from Greek eulogia praise, from eu- + -logia -logy. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Eulogistic" meaning "as in encomiastic, laudative"?

When "Eulogistic" (adjective) means as in encomiastic, laudative, synonyms include encomiastic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory and panegyrical. Opposites in this sense include captious, carping, caviling and censuring.