dirge

noun
UK: /dɜːdʒ/
US: /dɝːdʒ/

  1. A slow, sad song or piece of music, often played at a funeral.

    1. The band played a dirge as they marched during the funeral.
    2. The wind seemed to whisper a dirge through the empty branches after the storm, reminding us of the damage.

  2. A mournful sound or speech.

    1. The dog's howl was a dirge.
    2. The speaker's long speech was a dirge about problems that never seemed to end.

Synonyms

lament elegy requiem threnody
dirge verb

  1. To sing or play a dirge; to lament in a mournful way.

    1. They dirge for the lost.
    2. The chorus dirged a haunting melody, filling the cathedral with sorrow and remembrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dirge" in English means: A slow, sad song or piece of music, often played at a funeral., A mournful sound or speech..

The phonetic transcription of "dirge" is /dɜːdʒ/ in British English and /dɝːdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dirge": lament, elegy, requiem, threnody.

Example usage of "dirge": "The band played a dirge as they marched during the funeral.". More examples on the page.