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Definition of funerary

funerary

/ˈfjuːnəˌrɛri/
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funerary Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, used in, or associated with a funeral, burial, or the commemoration of the dead.

Example

"Archaeologists uncovered several intricately painted funerary urns inside the ancient tomb."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

'Funerary' refers objectively to burial rites, tombs, and artifacts (e.g., 'funerary urns'), whereas 'funereal' describes a gloomy, mournful mood or atmosphere resembling a funeral.

• Nearby Words

fundraiser
fundraising
funeral
funerary
funfair
funfest
fungal

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin 'funerarius' ('relating to a funeral'), from Latin 'funus' (stem 'funer-'), meaning 'funeral, burial rite, or corpse'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Funerary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/funerary
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