funereal

UK
/fjʊˈnɪə.ri.əl/
US
/fjʊˈnɪr.i.əl/

Translations

funerealadjective
more funereal
Comp.
most funereal
Super.
UK
/fjʊˈnɪə.ri.əl/
US
/fjʊˈnɪr.i.əl/
funèbreQui évoque des funérailles ; sombre, lugubre.
The room was filled with a funereal silence as the news of the tragedy spread.
La pièce était remplie d’un silence funèbre tandis que la nouvelle de la tragédie se répandait.
funéraireRelatif aux funérailles ; adapté à une cérémonie funéraire.
The director ensured that every aspect of the service had a properly funereal dignity.
Le directeur a veillé à ce que chaque aspect de la cérémonie ait une dignité véritablement funéraire.

Definitions

funerealadjective
Having the mournful, somber character appropriate to a funeral.
The room was filled with a funereal silence as the news of the tragedy spread.
Suggestive of a funeral; gloomy or dismal.
The funereal music played softly in the background, adding to the somber atmosphere of the event.
Of or relating to a funeral; suitable for a funeral.
The director ensured that every aspect of the service had a properly funereal dignity.