a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
Used in a Sentence
elegy
How to use elegy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for elegy.
Editorial note
* * *But hey, you have already formed an opinion and composed an elegy.
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Quick take
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for elegy.
noun
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
See also: lament
Example sentences
* * *But hey, you have already formed an opinion and composed an elegy.
"Pictures of Cats" is one of my favorites, an elegy for the 24/7 cycle of bad news and the toll it takes on us. Definitely worth a listen.
Are you thinking of writing about your hilbilly elegy background, your time in the military, your support for gun rights and Trump, and how this background and viewpoint would enrich a faculty and staff that likely has absolutely zero people like you?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use elegy in a sentence?
* * *But hey, you have already formed an opinion and composed an elegy.
What does elegy mean?
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
What part of speech is elegy?
elegy is commonly used as noun.