Funebrous

/fjuːˈnɛbrəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of funerals; having a mournful, dark, or death-like quality.

Etymology

From Latin 'funebrosus' or modeled on 'funebris' with the suffix '-ous.' A variant form emphasizing the quality of being mournful.

Kelly Says

English has at least five different words meaning 'funeral-like' (funereal, funebrous, funebre, etc.)—writers could pick whichever sounded darkest!

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