Funebrial

Pronunciation: /fjuːˈniːbriəl/

Definitions of funebrial

adjective relating to or suitable for a funeral

Example Sentences

A1 The funeral procession was very sad and funebrial.

A2 The funebrial atmosphere at the cemetery made everyone feel somber.

B1 The funebrial rites were carried out with great respect and solemnity.

B2 The funebrial music played during the service added to the atmosphere of mourning.

C1 The funebrial customs of the culture were unfamiliar to me, but I respected them.

C2 The funebrial decorations in the church were elaborate and beautiful, honoring the deceased.

Examples of funebrial in a Sentence

formal The funebrial procession made its way through the town, honoring the deceased with dignity and respect.

informal The funebrial service was a somber affair, with everyone dressed in black and speaking in hushed tones.

slang I've never been to a funebrial before, but I imagine it's pretty depressing.

figurative The end of the relationship felt like a funebrial, with both parties mourning the loss of what once was.

Grammatical Forms of funebrial

• past tense: funebrified
• plural: funebrials
• comparative: more funebrial
• superlative: most funebrial
• present tense: funebrifies
• future tense: will funebrify
• perfect tense: has funebrified
• continuous tense: is funebrifying
• singular: funebrial
• positive degree: funebrial
• infinitive: to funebrify
• gerund: funebrifying
• participle: funebrified

Origin and Evolution of funebrial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'funebrial' originated from Latin, derived from the word 'funus' meaning funeral.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to funerals or the dead, the usage of 'funebrial' has evolved to also encompass a sense of solemnity or mourning in a broader context.