Synonyms of mortuary

mortuary

adjective

ˈmȯr-chə-ˌwer-ē 

as in deadly

of, relating to, or suggestive of death

the huge department store's mortuary atmosphere in its sad, last weeks of operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deadly
• dead
• mortal
• spectral
• lethal
• murderous
• deathly
• phantom
• ghostly
• fatal
• lifeless
• killer
• macabre
• still
• cadaverous
• fell
• inert
• inactive
• quiescent
• ghostlike
• inoperative
• fateful
• baleful
• pestilent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• living
• breathing
• live
• alive
• active
• animate
• gay
• vital
• whole
• lively
• vigorous
• animated
• energetic
• well
• jaunty
• jazzy
• spirited
• brisk
• racy
• vivacious
• sound
• spanking
• perky
• bouncing
• pert
• sprightly
• peppy
• healthy
• frisky
• springy
• snappy
• wholesome
• hale
• chipper
• fit
• robust
• hearty
• sprightful
• able-bodied
• sparky
• zippy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mortuary

Cole said her daughter hoped to attend Florida State University and study mortuary science. — Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022

Though the final product is well-suited for a mortuary, Braverman points out that the overall atmosphere could fit an array of spaces. — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Oct. 2022

The mortuary temples are important historical documents, providing information about the reigns of the pharaohs who built them. — Bob Brier, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2022

Nearby, Hatshepsut built a shrine to the goddess in her mortuary temple featuring four capital columns with the goddess' human face. — Lola Méndez, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022