noun
- a person who writes elegies; a poet who composes mournful or reflective verses, especially about death or loss
Usage: literary; formal
Examples
- The elegist crafted verses that captured the nation's grief after the tragedy.
- Milton is remembered as a great elegist whose works mourned the loss of friends and ideals.
- She became known as an elegist, writing deeply moving poems about loss and remembrance.
- The elegist's words resonated with readers who had experienced similar sorrows.
- Ancient Greek elegists often explored themes of mortality and the passage of time.
- His role as elegist gave him a unique voice in expressing collective mourning.