elegy Synonym

Synonyme elegy

lament - dirge - requiem - threnody - monody plaint - funeral song, - coronach - death song


An elegy is a mournful, melancholic or plaintive poem, especially a lament for the dead. The purpose of an elegy is to express sadness and honor the deceased. It often reflects on broadly human themes such as mortality, loss, and consolation. While traditionally associated with poetry, elegies can also appear in music and other art forms as a means of commemorating and contemplating death and loss.

Category: Literature Tags: Poem Lament Mourning


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