dirge Antonyms
Meaning of dirge
dirge (n)
a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
dirge (a.)
A piece of music of a mournful character, to accompany funeral rites; a funeral hymn.
dirge Sentence Examples
- The dirge of the wind swept through the desolate landscape, carrying a sense of melancholy.
- The funeral dirge filled the air with a somber melody as the mourners processed to the cemetery.
- The dirge-like song echoed through the chapel, its mournful tune tugging at the heartstrings of the congregation.
- The dirge-like cries of the bereaved pierced the night, a testament to the depth of their sorrow.
- The dirge-like rhythm of the rain on the windowpane evoked a sense of sadness and longing.
- The dirge-like sound of the waves crashing against the shore created a haunting atmosphere.
- The dirge-like hum of the old refrigerator filled the kitchen with an oppressive sense of nostalgia.
- The dirge-like tone of the speaker's voice conveyed the gravity of the situation.
- The dirge-like chant of the monks filled the temple with a sense of reverence.
- The dirge-like wail of the siren cut through the night air, sending chills down the spines of those who heard it.
FAQs About the word dirge
a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead personA piece of music of a mournful character, to accompany funeral rites; a funeral h
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The dirge of the wind swept through the desolate landscape, carrying a sense of melancholy.
The funeral dirge filled the air with a somber melody as the mourners processed to the cemetery.
The dirge-like song echoed through the chapel, its mournful tune tugging at the heartstrings of the congregation.
The dirge-like cries of the bereaved pierced the night, a testament to the depth of their sorrow.
