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Meaning of elegy
A poem or song of mourning, typically for someone who has died.
Etymology of elegy
The word "elegy" originates from the Greek word "elegos", meaning "mournful song" or "lament", which is derived from "elegos", the genitive form of "elegeia", meaning "song of mourning".
Historically, the term referred to a type of poetic meter used in ancient Greek and Roman poetry, characterized by a specific rhythm and syllable count.
Synonyms
lament
dirge
threnody
requiem
memorial
tribute
ode
poem
song
hymn
eulogy
obituary
condolence
mournful song
funeral song
lamentation
plaint
elegiac poem
sorrowful poem
melancholy poem
mournful poem
dirgelike poem
threnodic poem
commemoration
valediction
farewell
epitaph
obsequy
funeral oration
lamenting
mourning
grieving
sorrowing
Definitions
- A poem of serious reflection, typically mourning the loss of someone or something.
- * A musical composition that is mournful or melancholic.
Usage Examples
- The poet wrote a beautiful elegy to honor the memory of her deceased mother.
- * The composer created an elegy for solo piano to express his grief and sorrow.