Funeral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfjuː.nə.ɹəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Funeral is a noun meaning A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.
Meaning
A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) Alternative spelling of funereal.
- (dated, chiefly in the plural) A funeral sermon.
Example Sentences
Many mourners turned up at the local artist's funeral to pay homage.
All was funeral gloom and hope never whispered its cheering promises there.
The very funeral pageantry disguised behind-the-scenes struggles for control over Sidney's image.
There was something dramatic and theatrical in the very funeral ceremonies with which Demetrius was honored.
Word Forms
- funerals
- funerall
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include funerary, mortuary, obsequies, funereal, undertaker, interment.
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