Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sepulchrous
Adjective
/sɪˈpʌl.krəs/
Definition
Of or relating to a tomb; gloomy or dismal in nature.
Examples
- The sepulchrous atmosphere of the abandoned castle sent chills down her spine.
- He spoke in a sepulchrous tone that made everyone feel uneasy.
Meaning
The term ‘sepulchrous’ describes something that evokes a sense of darkness or has characteristics associated with a grave or burial.
Synonyms
- Grave
- Gloomy
- Morose
- Somber
- Dismal
