elegy
The word “elegy” has 3 syllables: el-e-gy
It's pronounced as /ˈɛlɪdʒi/
What is synonym and antonym for elegy?
In the thesaurus, “elegy” has 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elegy along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elegy
- dirge
- lament
- requiem
Antonyms for elegy
Meanings of elegy
- noun
- A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation.
- A composition of mournful character.
Example Sentences
- The poet wrote an elegy to mourn the passing of his close friend.
- She recited an elegy at the funeral, honoring the life of her beloved father.
- The book opens with a beautiful elegy for a lost generation.
- His elegy captured the sorrow and beauty of the moment.
- The elegy was filled with emotional reflections on the fleeting nature of life.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elegy, such as: dirge, eulogy, lament, paean, panegyric, requiem.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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