memorially
As a tribute
In a manner that serves as a memorial or preserves memory.
The adverb is rare, appearing occasionally in formal or literary contexts: The statue was erected memorially to honor fallen soldiers.
More commonly, speakers choose "as a memorial" or "in memory of" instead.
Structure honoring someone remembered
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
- cenotaphTomb without a body
obelisk · historical marker · inscription · shrine · landmark · mausoleum · time capsule · anniversary
Tribute for the dead
- wreath-layingPlacing memorial garland
- tapsLight repeated touches
- processionFormal moving line
- moment of silenceBrief silent tribute
graveside · cortege · pallbearers · half-mast · bugle · invocation · folded flag · volley
Expression of deep respect
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- panegyricElaborate formal tribute speech
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
scholarship · legacy · dedication · honoring · recognition · laurels · salute · commendation
Profound admiring respect
- gravitasDignified, weighty manner
- dignityInnate personal worth
- sombernessGrave, serious quality
- gravityMutual mass attraction
seriousness · respectfulness · earnestness · veneration · contemplation · introspection · humility · sedateness
monument
Structure honoring someone remembered
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
cenotaph · obelisk · historical marker · inscription · shrine · landmark · mausoleum · time capsule · anniversary · centennial
eulogy
Tribute for the dead
- wreath-layingPlacing memorial garland
- tapsLight repeated touches
- processionFormal moving line
moment of silence · graveside · cortege · pallbearers · half-mast · bugle · invocation · folded flag · volley · salute
homage
Expression of deep respect
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- panegyricElaborate formal tribute speech
accolade · scholarship · legacy · dedication · honoring · recognition · laurels · salute · commendation · endowment
reverence
Profound admiring respect
- gravitasDignified, weighty manner
- dignityInnate personal worth
- sombernessGrave, serious quality
gravity · seriousness · respectfulness · earnestness · veneration · contemplation · introspection · humility · sedateness · thoughtfulness
sacrifice
Giving up something precious
veterans · service · courage · patriotism · gallantry · fortitude · fallen · gratitude · respect · recognition
memoriallyforgetfully
In an unmindful manner
obliviously · unmindfully · heedlessly · neglectfully · inattentively
- Memorial DayHoliday honoring military dead
- memorial serviceEvent honoring the deceased
- war memorialTribute to fallen soldiers
- memorial gardenLandscaped tribute space
- memorial jewelry
- Lincoln MemorialD.C. presidential monument
memorial, memorials, memorialize, memorialized, memorialization, memorializing, memorializes, memorializations