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 11 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elegy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elegy

death song
dirge
elegiac
funeral song
knell
lament
monody
plaint
requiem
taps
threnody

Antonyms for elegy

encomium
eulogy
paean
panegyric

Meanings of elegy

noun
1. A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation.
2. 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 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elegy, such as: death song, dirge, elegiac, encomium, eulogy, funeral song, knell.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.