Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
funereal
Adjective
/fjʊˈnɪr.i.əl/
Definition
Suitable for a funeral; mournful or gloomy.
Examples
- The atmosphere at the ceremony was particularly funereal, filled with somber music and hushed voices.
- His funereal attire consisted of a black suit and a dark tie, appropriate for the occasion.
- They walked in a funereal procession to the gravesite, each step echoing their grief.
Meaning
The term ‘funereal’ describes something that is associated with a funeral or evokes the spirit of mourning and sorrow.
Synonyms
- mournful
- dismal
- somber
- sorrowful
- melancholy
