sarcophagus (Meaning)
sarcophagus (n)
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
sarcophagus (n.)
A species of limestone used among the Greeks for making coffins, which was so called because it consumed within a few weeks the flesh of bodies deposited in it. It is otherwise called lapis Assius, or Assian stone, and is said to have been found at Assos, a city of Lycia.
A coffin or chest-shaped tomb of the kind of stone described above; hence, any stone coffin.
A stone shaped like a sarcophagus and placed by a grave as a memorial.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sarcophagus
sarcophagus Sentence Examples
- The age-old sarcophagus unveiled the ancient secrets of a long-forgotten pharaoh.
- The intricate carvings on the marble sarcophagus depicted scenes of the deceased's earthly life.
- The elaborate sarcophagus stood as a monument to the opulence and power of its former occupant.
- The team of archaeologists meticulously unearthed the massive stone sarcophagus, hoping to discover its hidden contents.
- The sandstone sarcophagus had weathered centuries of erosion, revealing glimpses of the faded paint that once adorned it.
- The limestone sarcophagus was sealed with a heavy, stone lid, promising to protect the remains within for all eternity.
- The metallic sarcophagus glistened under the dim lights, its surface etched with intricate designs.
- The ancient sarcophagus remained undisturbed, a testament to the enduring presence of a bygone era.
- The discovery of the child-sized sarcophagus sent shockwaves through the archaeological community.
- The grandeur of the sarcophagus hinted at the wealth and influence of the deceased, who lay in eternal slumber within its confines.
FAQs About the word sarcophagus
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)A species of limestone used among the Greeks for making coffins, which was so called because it consum
coffin, tomb,casket,urn, box, vault, bier, crypt, sepulture, sepulcher
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The age-old sarcophagus unveiled the ancient secrets of a long-forgotten pharaoh.
The intricate carvings on the marble sarcophagus depicted scenes of the deceased's earthly life.
The elaborate sarcophagus stood as a monument to the opulence and power of its former occupant.
The team of archaeologists meticulously unearthed the massive stone sarcophagus, hoping to discover its hidden contents.
