Word of the Day – Necial

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.”