"suitable for a funeral" (mournful, dismal, gloomy), 1725, from stem of Latin funereus "of a funeral," from funus "funeral; death" (see funeral) + -al (1). Perhaps by influence of Middle French funerail.
双语例句
1. He addressed the group in funereal tones.
他语气沉痛地对大家讲话。
来自辞典例句
2. The mood of the music was almost funereal.
音乐的调子几乎像哀乐.
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3. A funereal urn awaiting a few tears?
你可是等待几滴眼泪的一只骨灰瓮?
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4. Many women still regard an all - black look as too masculine, heavy or even funereal.
