knell (Meaning)
knell (n)
the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something
knell (v)
ring as in announcing death
make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
knell (n.)
The stoke of a bell tolled at a funeral or at the death of a person; a death signal; a passing bell; hence, figuratively, a warning of, or a sound indicating, the passing away of anything.
To sound as a knell; especially, to toll at a death or funeral; hence, to sound as a warning or evil omen.
knell (v. t.)
To summon, as by a knell.
Synonyms & Antonyms of knell
knell Sentence Examples
- The church bell's knell echoed through the valley, summoning the faithful to prayer.
- The mournful knell of the bell tolled somberly, marking the passing of a beloved community member.
- The knell of doom reverberated through the air, warning of impending disaster.
- The poet's words rang with a knell of despair, reflecting the hopelessness of humanity.
- The ship's bell tolled a lonely knell, signaling its departure from port.
- The fire bell's knell pierced the night air, alerting residents to the danger.
- The clock's knell marked the midnight hour, sending a chill down the spine.
- The knell of the New Year's bell filled the streets with a sense of excitement and anticipation.
- The knell of the bell seemed to hang in the air, creating a moment of solemn reflection.
- The ringing of the knell carried a message of hope and renewal, symbolizing the start of a new chapter.
FAQs About the word knell
the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something, ring as in announcing death, make (bells) ring, often for the purposes
toll, chime,ring, gong,peal, jingle, echo, jangle, resound, tang
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The church bell's knell echoed through the valley, summoning the faithful to prayer.
The mournful knell of the bell tolled somberly, marking the passing of a beloved community member.
The knell of doom reverberated through the air, warning of impending disaster.
The poet's words rang with a knell of despair, reflecting the hopelessness of humanity.
