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SEPULCHRAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sepulchral mean?
• SEPULCHRAL (adjective)
The adjective SEPULCHRAL has 3 senses:
1. of or relating to a sepulchre
2. gruesomely indicative of death or the dead
3. suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
Familiarity information: SEPULCHRAL used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to a sepulchre
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
sepulchral monuments in churches
Pertainym:
sepulchre (a chamber that is used as a grave)
Derivation:
sepulchre (a chamber that is used as a grave)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Gruesomely indicative of death or the dead
Synonyms:
Context example:
the sepulchral darkness of the catacombs
Similar:
offensive (unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
Synonyms:
funereal; sepulchral
Context example:
hollow sepulchral tones
Similar:
joyless (not experiencing or inspiring joy)
Derivation:
sepulchre (a chamber that is used as a grave)
Context examples
"Snuffbox," said Jo, in a sepulchral tone, which convulsed the audience.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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