funereal

adjective

fu·​ne·​re·​al fyu̇-ˈnir-ē-əl How to pronounce funereal (audio)
Synonyms of funerealnext
1
: of or relating to a funeral
2
: befitting or suggesting a funeral (as in solemnity)
funereally
fyu̇-ˈnir-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce funereal (audio)
adverb

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Examples of funereal in a Sentence

shivered with cold in the dark and funereal Victorian mansion
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The flight home from London was solemn to the point of funereal. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026 The mood around the JBX Talks conference this week was funereal. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026 The proceedings were clinical in nature, funereal in spirit and took all of 30 minutes. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026 Black attire at a wedding looks funereal, and was traditionally considered a protest. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for funereal

Word History

Etymology

Latin funereus, from funer-, funus

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of funereal was in 1598

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“Funereal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funereal. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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funereal

adjective
fu·​ne·​re·​al fyu̇-ˈnir-ē-əl How to pronounce funereal (audio)
: suggesting a funeral
funereal gloom
funereally
-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce funereal (audio)
adverb

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