elegy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His violent depression and tortured recovery became the subject of “In Memoriam,” a book-length elegy to Hallam.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
"She was at death's door, and she knew I could write, so she asked me to write her an elegy if the worst came to the worst."
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
Released in 1976, less than a year after the ship’s sinking, his folk ballad became an instant hit, turning a regional disaster into an international elegy.
From Slate • Nov. 10, 2025
Graff’s elegy for America leads to a core question about moral accountability and complicity: When you look in the mirror each morning, who do you see?
From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025
Word spread quickly on the street that a small elegy of scythes had entered the Tonist cloister.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing elegy
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
300 Most Difficult "SAT" Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
AP English Lit exam terms
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
