Sepulture — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈse-pəl-ˌchu̇r/ sep·ul·ture

Meaning & Definition of Sepulture

Sepulture (noun)

  1. burial
  2. sepulchre

Sepulture (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a final resting place for a dead person

    "opened the sepulture and examined the mummy"

    similar: burial, grave, sepulchre, tomb
    related: catacomb, charnel, columbarium, crypt, mausoleum, vault, cemetery, churchyard, graveyard, potter's field, barrow, mound, tumulus

  2. the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place

    "the final sepulture of the body had to wait until the ground thawed"

    similar: burial, burying, entombing, entombment, inhumation, interment, interring, obsequy
    related: embalmment, funeral, immurement, inurnment, reburial, reinterment
    opposite: disinterment, exhumation, unearthing
    near: cremation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sepulture

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sepulture:

burial, grave, sepulchre, tomb, burying, entombing, entombment, inhumation, interment, interring, obsequy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sepulture

Words with the opposite meaning of Sepulture:

disinterment, exhumation, unearthing

Related Words for Sepulture

catacomb, charnel, columbarium, crypt, mausoleum, vault, cemetery, churchyard, graveyard, potter's field, barrow, mound, tumulus, embalmment, funeral, immurement, inurnment, reburial, reinterment

Near Antonyms of Sepulture

cremation

Origin & Etymology of Sepulture

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sepultura, from sepultus, past participle of sepelire

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Sepulture

What does "Sepulture" mean?

"Sepulture" means burial. As a noun, it is defined as: burial. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sepulture"?

Other words for "Sepulture" include burial, grave, sepulchre, tomb, burying, entombing, entombment and inhumation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sepulture" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sepulture"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sepulture". Common alternatives include burial, grave, sepulchre, tomb, burying, entombing, entombment, inhumation, interment and interring.

What is the opposite of "Sepulture"?

Antonyms of "Sepulture" include disinterment, exhumation and unearthing. Near antonyms include cremation.

How do you use "Sepulture" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sepulture" in a sentence: "opened the sepulture and examined the mummy"; "the final sepulture of the body had to wait until the ground thawed".

Is "Sepulture" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sepulture" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Sepulture"?

"Sepulture" is pronounced /ˈse-pəl-ˌchu̇r/ and divided into syllables as sep·ul·ture.

What is the origin of the word "Sepulture"?

"Sepulture" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sepultura, from sepultus, past participle of sepelire. First known use: 14th century.