palinody

/pæˈlɪnədi/

Definitions

1. noun

A poem or song that is a lamentation, especially one in praise of a person after their death.

“The poet’s palinody to his deceased friend brought a tear to the eye of everyone in the audience.”

Synonyms

  • elegy
  • lament

Antonyms

  • eulogy
  • panegyric