funereal
英 [fjuː'nɪərɪəl]
英語の語源
- funereal (adj.)
- "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.
例文
- 1. He addressed the group in funereal tones.
- 彼は沈痛な口調でみんなに話した。
- 2.The mood of the music was almost funereal .
- 音楽の調はほとんど哀楽のようだ。
- 3.A funereal urn awaiting a few tears？
- あなたは涙を何滴待つ骨壷ですか？
＜dl>＜dt＞4.Many women still regard an all-black look as too masculine，heavy or even funereal .- 多くの女性は、純黒の外観は男性的すぎて重く、葬式の匂いさえすると考えている。
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