Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elegies
noun
/ˈɛlədʒiz/
Definition
A poem or song written in honor of someone who has died, expressing sorrow and lamentation.
Examples
- Many poets have written elegies to express their sadness over the loss of loved ones.
- Walt Whitman’s ‘When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d’ is one of the most famous elegies in American literature.
- The elegies at the memorial service captured the essence of the deceased’s life and the sorrow of those left behind.
Meaning
Elegies are compositions that reflect on grief and loss, often conveying deep feelings of mourning and tribute to the deceased.
Synonyms
- lament
- dirge
- threnody
- requiem
- monody
