sepulchral

Definition

Relating to a grave or to death; funereal.

Etymology

From Latin sepulcralis.

Example Sentences

• "He alluded constantly to Europe, to the people I was supposed to know there - putting leading questions as to my acquaintances in the sepulchral city, and so on."
• "Over and over I found myself visiting homes where the predominant feeling was sepulchral, dusty, and deserted […]"
• "As for your treatment of ME," concluded Uncle Tinfish, almost having another disaster to his vocal chords at the thought of it, "I wash my hands of you, sir - I renounce you - I " Uncle Tinfish's voice was suddenly lowered to a tone of sepulchral hollowness."

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