funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ adjective2 •Of or relating to a funeral.Seven were chosen to push the funereal boat to the water, in honor of the seven faces of god. — 2000 •(figurative) Similar to or befitting the mood or elements of a funeral: slow; black colors; formal; dignified or solemn.A funereal gloom prevailed over the whole scene. — 1786 formsmore funereal · most funereal