Elegy(noun)
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Hindi meaning:शोकगीत
Synonyms: Lament, Dirge, Eulogy, Threnody
Antonyms: Ode, Paean, Celebration, Hymn
Example: The poet wrote an elegy to mourn his friend’s sudden death.
Trick to remember: Elegy = emotional legacy in words — kisi ke jaane par sorrow wali poem, yaani elegy.
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