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Eulogy vs Eclat - What's the difference?

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Eulogy is a related term of eclat.


As nouns the difference between eulogy and eclat

is that eulogy is an oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral while eclat is a brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

eulogy

English

(wikipedia eulogy)

Noun

(eulogies)
  • An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
  • Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone.
  • * 2013 , Daniel Taylor, Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland'' (in ''The Guardian , 14 August 2013)[http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/14/england-scotland-international-friendly]
    • The Southampton striker, who also struck a post late on, was being serenaded by the Wembley crowd before the end and should probably brace himself for some Lambert-mania over the coming days but, amid the eulogies , it should not overlook the deficiencies that were evident in another stodgy England performance.

    Synonyms

    * panegyric

    Antonyms

    * criticism

    Coordinate terms

    * dirge, elegy, threnody – funeral song * homily – funeral oration by clergy * requiem – music played at a mass to honor a deceased person

    Related terms

    * eulogise, eulogize * eulogist

    See also

    * elegy – similar-sounding funeral word

    eclat

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.)

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