Sepulchred: meaning, definitions and examples
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sepulchred
[ səˈpʌl.kerd ]
buried, grave
Sepulchred refers to being buried or placed in a tomb. It often describes a solemn or mournful state, typically associated with death and remembrance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sepulchred remains of the king lay undisturbed for centuries.
- She felt sepulchred in her grief after the loss of her beloved pet.
- The sepulchred site became a place of pilgrimage for those honoring the deceased.
- They found sepulchred artifacts in the ancient burial grounds.
Translations
Translations of the word "sepulchred" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sepultado
🇮🇳 समाधि दिया गया
🇩🇪 begraben
🇮🇩 dikubur
🇺🇦 похований
🇵🇱 pochowany
🇯🇵 埋葬された
🇫🇷 enterré
🇪🇸 enterrado
🇹🇷 gömülü
🇰🇷 매장된
🇸🇦 مدفون
🇨🇿 pohřbený
🇸🇰 pochovaný
🇨🇳 埋葬的
🇸🇮 pokopan
🇮🇸 grafinn
🇰🇿 жерленген
🇬🇪 მარხული
🇦🇿 dəfn olunmuş
🇲🇽 enterrado
Etymology
The term 'sepulchred' originates from the Latin word 'sepulchrum', which means 'tomb' or 'grave'. This Latin term itself is derived from the verb 'sepelire', meaning 'to bury'. The word has been used in English since the late Middle Ages, often in poetic or literary contexts, to evoke a sense of finality and the solemnity associated with death. Its usage has been prevalent in various forms of literature, often to describe not just physical burial, but also emotional states associated with loss or mourning. The word emphasizes the permanence of death and the reverence surrounding burial practices across cultures.