funereally
- adverb
- /fjʊˈnɪrɪəli/
:
fúnebremente
- His funereally demeanor during the meeting left everyone feeling uneasy.
Examples
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The atmosphere in the chapel was funereally silent as the service began.
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Each time, " he says funereally.
Fiction book (1998) -
So she sat in a funereally curtained room, head in hands.
Fiction book (1999) -
The procession of scientists trudged funereally to their seats.
Fiction book (2000) -
The furniture and banquet tables are funereally shrouded.
Fiction book (1991) -
She spoke funereally, reflecting on the tragic events of the past year.
Synonyms
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1.0
In an unhappy way because you feel upset
5
7.0
In a way that makes you feel moved or very sad
4
4.7
In a sad way that shows grief
4
4.7
Makes people feel deep sadness or pity
4
6.7
In a sad, soft way that sounds like crying
3
5.5
In a serious and sad way
2
7.2
In a sad, gloomy way
1
4.6
In a sad way that shows a person is sorry
1
7.2
In a sad way that shows you are unhappy
In a very sad, gloomy way
In a very sad way
In a sad and thoughtful way
In a serious, careful way that shows importance
How Mournful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word funereally comes from funereal, which comes from the Latin funus, meaning 'burial' or 'funeral'. So, to do something funereally is to do it in a solemn, mournful way like at a funeral.