obituary
The word “obituary” has 5 syllables: o-bit-u-ar-y
It's pronounced as /əˈbɪtʃuˌɛri/
What is synonym and antonym for obituary?
In the thesaurus, “obituary” has 13 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obituary along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obituary
- announcement
- death notice
- epitaph
- eulogy
- hic jacet
- inscription
- memorial
- mortuary tribute
- necrology
- obit
- register
- testimonial
- tribute
Antonyms for obituary
- birth announcement
Meanings of obituary
- noun
- A brief notice of a person’s death, as published in a newspaper.
- A biography of a recently deceased person, written by a journalist and published in a newspaper.
- A register of deaths in a monastery.
- adjective
- Relating to the death of a person.
Example Sentences
- The grieving family composed a heartfelt obituary to honor the memory of their loved one.
- Friends and acquaintances shared poignant anecdotes in the community obituary section.
- The local newspaper published a touching obituary for the respected community leader.
- Attendees at the funeral service appreciated the heartfelt sentiments expressed in the obituary.
- Attendees at the memorial service were moved by the eloquent words spoken in the obituary reading.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obituary, such as: announcement, birth announcement, death notice, epitaph, eulogy, hic jacet, inscription.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
hagiography
- autobiography
- bio
- biography
- character sketch
- chronicle
- history
- life
- memoir
- obituary
- past
- pathography
- profile
- psychobiography
- story
- tell-all
necrology
- announcement
- death announcement
- death notice
- epitaph
- eulogy
- hic jacet
- inscription
- memorial
- mortuary tribute
- obit
- obituary
- register
- testimonial
- tribute