Necial (adj)
nee-see-al
(rare)Funereal; sepulchral; subdued.
Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Birnie (1563–1619), Church of Scotland minister. From classical Latin nec-, nex death (cognate with ancient Greek νέκρος see necro-) + -ial.
Example sentences
“The necial mood seemed to penetrate the walls.”