sepulchral

/ˈsɛpjʊlkrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a tomb or sepulcher

“The sepulchral silence in the abandoned church was unsettling.”

2. noun

a tomb or sepulcher

“The ancient ruins of the sepulchral monument revealed a long-forgotten civilization.”

3. noun

something that is mournful or depressing

“The sepulchral mood of the movie was not what I expected from a comedy.”

Synonyms

  • gloomy
  • mournful
  • tomblike

Antonyms

  • joyful
  • lively