elegiacs
The word “elegiacs” has 4 syllables: e-le-gi-acs
It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɛdʒɪˌæks/
What is synonym and antonym for elegiacs?
In the thesaurus, “elegiacs” has 7 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elegiacs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elegiacs
Antonyms for elegiacs
- encomia
- encomiums
- eulogies
- paeans
- panegyrics
Meanings of elegiacs
- noun
- A poem composed in the couplet style of classical elegies: a line of dactylic hexameter followed by a line of dactylic pentameter.
Example Sentences
- The poet’s collection of elegiacs was filled with themes of loss and mourning.
- The elegiacs in the anthology explored the pain of parting and the passage of time.
- The ancient texts contain several elegiacs that mourn the fall of great civilizations.
- Her latest work includes a series of elegiacs reflecting on the death of her close friend.
- The elegiacs in his writings often conveyed deep sorrow and nostalgia for the past.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elegiacs, such as: dirges, elegies, encomia, encomiums, eulogies, laments, monodies.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
elegies
laments
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