Requiem

/ˈrɛk.wi.ɛm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mass for the repose of the souls of the dead.

The church held a requiem for the victims of the tragedy.

A work or composition that is a tribute to someone who has died.

Mozart's Requiem is one of the most famous musical works in this genre.

An act or token of remembrance for the deceased.

The author's novel served as a requiem for lost friendships.

A quiet expression of grief or mourning.

Her soft song felt like a requiem for the lost dreams of her youth.

Latin 'requiem' meaning 'rest' or 'repose'.

requiem for a dream

A tribute or lament for a lost cause.

requiem mass

A specific mass for the dead.

sing a requiem

To mourn or remember someone who has passed.

dirge

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem.

elegy

A poem or song written in honor of someone deceased.

A situation that signifies the end of something.

That breakup felt like a requiem for our relationship.

An exaggerated expression of mourning.

Stop with the requiem; it's just a little mistake.