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    Sepulcral (en. Funereal)

    /se.pul.kɾal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Related to a grave.
    The atmosphere was sepulchral, as if in a cemetery.
    El ambiente era sepulcral, como si estuviera en un cementerio.
    That conveys sadness or desolation.
    His voice had a sepulchral tone that uncomfortable everyone.
    Su voz tenía un tono sepulcral que incomodaba a todos.
    That evokes death or mourning.
    The decorations were very sepulchral, with dark tones and shadows.
    Las decoraciones eran muy sepulcrales, con tonos oscuros y sombras.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sepulcralis', meaning 'belonging to a grave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grave silence
    Absolute silence, like that found in a tomb.
    silencio sepulcral
    grim humor
    A sense of humor that is dark or touches on themes of death.
    humor sepulcral
    to look with a grave air
    To look with a serious or disheartened expression.
    mirar con aire sepulcral

    Related Words

    tomb
    Structure or place where a corpse is kept.
    sepulcro
    funeral
    Ceremony held to honor a deceased person.
    funeral
    death
    End of the life of a living being.
    muerte

    Slang Meanings

    A heavy or gray atmosphere.
    The atmosphere of the meeting was so sepulchral that no one wanted to speak.
    El clima de la reunión era tan sepulcral que nadie quería hablar.
    Something extremely dull.
    That movie was so sepulchral that I fell asleep.
    Esa película fue tan sepulcral que me quedé dormido.