funereal
funereal · more funereal · most funereal
похоронный, погребальный
Beisetzung
Of or relating to a funeralOf or relating to a funeral.
/fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/
» The whistling of the wind through the rigging sounded like funereal wailings.
Das Pfeifen des Windes in der Takelage hörte sich an wie Trauerklagen.
Meaning
2 sensesOf or relating to a funeral.
Beisetzung
похоро́нныйpoxorónnyj, погреба́льныйpogrebálʹnyj
(figuratively)Similar to or befitting the mood or elements of a funeral: slow; black colors; formal; dignified or solemn.
More definitions
- suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
Examples
2 sentencesThe whistling of the wind through the rigging sounded like funereal wailings.
deDas Pfeifen des Windes in der Takelage hörte sich an wie Trauerklagen.
He has a funereal bearing.
Translations
7 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
relating to a funeral:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
relating to a funeral:
Origin
From Middle French funerail, from Latin funereus + -al.From Middle French funerail, from Latin funereus + -al.
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Forms
more funereal, most funereal| Comparative | more funereal Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most funereal Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial:sepulchral
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedfuneral
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form