What does defunctive mean?
Defunctive means (archaic) funereal or deathly.
Defunctive
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) funereal or deathly.
Example Sentences
Let the priest in surplice white/That defunctive music can/ Be the death-divining swan/ Lest the requiem lack his right.
The road was now a black tunnel floored with the impalpable defunctive glare of the sand.
Synonyms for defunctive
Antonyms for defunctive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more defunctive
- most defunctive
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for defunctive?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of defunctive?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use defunctive in a sentence?
Let the priest in surplice white/That defunctive music can/ Be the death-divining swan/ Lest the requiem lack his right.
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