Funereal

/fjuˈnɪriəl/
adjective

Related to or suitable for a funeral, very sad or sorrowful.

The room was decorated with a funereal black.
Visual representation of "funereal" - Related to or suitable for a funeral, very sad or sorrowful

Often appears as...

  • funereal silence
  • funereal gloom
adjective

Related to or suitable for a funeral, very sad or sorrowful.

The room was decorated with a funereal black.
Visual representation of "funereal" - Related to or suitable for a funeral, very sad or sorrowful

Often appears as...

  • funereal silence
  • funereal gloom
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "funereal"
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Emotional Tone

Use 'funereal' to convey a deep sadness or a somber atmosphere, often in a quiet and respectful way.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
The entire hall had a funereal atmosphere following the announcement of the great leader's passing.
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Not Always Literal

'Funereal' can describe things unrelated to actual funerals, suggesting they're bleak or depressing.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
His funereal expression made it clear he had received some very bad news.
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Figurative Speech

Used figuratively, 'funereal' may not denote real death but evoke similar feelings or settings.

Illustration for Figurative Speech
A funereal silence fell over the crowd as they observed the wreckage.
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Emotional Tone

Use 'funereal' to convey a deep sadness or a somber atmosphere, often in a quiet and respectful way.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
The entire hall had a funereal atmosphere following the announcement of the great leader's passing.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Literal

'Funereal' can describe things unrelated to actual funerals, suggesting they're bleak or depressing.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
His funereal expression made it clear he had received some very bad news.
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Figurative Speech

Used figuratively, 'funereal' may not denote real death but evoke similar feelings or settings.

Illustration for Figurative Speech
A funereal silence fell over the crowd as they observed the wreckage.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Tone

Use 'funereal' to convey a deep sadness or a somber atmosphere, often in a quiet and respectful way.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
The entire hall had a funereal atmosphere following the announcement of the great leader's passing.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Literal

'Funereal' can describe things unrelated to actual funerals, suggesting they're bleak or depressing.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
His funereal expression made it clear he had received some very bad news.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Figurative Speech

Used figuratively, 'funereal' may not denote real death but evoke similar feelings or settings.

Illustration for Figurative Speech
A funereal silence fell over the crowd as they observed the wreckage.
Visual representation of the word "Funereal"

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Quote examples

Cecil Beaton

English Photographer

On close inspection, this device turned out to be a funereal juke box - the result of mixing Lloyd's of London with the principle of the chewing gum dispenser.
Portrait of Cecil Beaton

Quote examples

Cecil Beaton

English Photographer

On close inspection, this device turned out to be a funereal juke box - the result of mixing Lloyd's of London with the principle of the chewing gum dispenser.
Portrait of Cecil Beaton
Example 1 of 1
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