Meaning
praise, commendation
- eulogy, oration
- rave
In a sentence
Il capo mi ha fatto un elogio ieri.
My boss praised me yesterday.
Hai sentito l'elogio al funerale di Marco?
Did you hear the eulogy at Marco's funeral?
Non era un elogio, stava solo scherzando.
It wasn't praise, he was just joking.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| elogio | masculine · singular |
| elogi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal than lode or complimento. Common in writing, speeches, reviews, and institutional contexts.
- Fare un elogio is common; elogiare is the verb. Avoid using elogio as if it were a verb.
- In school or official language, pubblico elogio means formal recognition, not just casual praise.