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elegy

noun

/ˈɛlɪdʒi/

Meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.

lament, dirge, requiem, threnody, ode

celebration, praise

funeral elegy, elegy for, elegy written, mournful elegy

Careful and persistent work or effort.

The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.

The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.

A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.