exequy

/ɛksˈkwɒɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a funeral procession or ceremony, especially one held a year after a person’s death

“The family organized a grand exequy to honor their deceased loved one.”

2. noun

a formal expression of grief or mourning, especially in writing

“The poet wrote a poignant exequy for the fallen soldiers.”

Synonyms

  • funeral
  • obsequies
  • rue

Antonyms

  • celebration
  • commemoration