ELEGY Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
elegy.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word elegy. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word elegy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ELEGY
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dirge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person | ||||||||
lament | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead verb • express grief verbally • regret strongly | ||||||||
threnody | nounn | |||||||
noun • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person | ||||||||
requiem | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead • a Mass celebrated for the dead |
Best Hypernyms For ELEGY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
elegy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
poem
composition
verse
writing
Phrases (1)
verse form