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Synonyms of dirge

6 similar words

Another word for dirge is threnody. Other synonyms of dirge are coronach.

Synonyms and similar words for dirge

nounA mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a deceased person.

lament
requiem
coronachA dirge or lamentation.
threnodyA song or poem of lamentation or mourning for a dead person; a dirge; an elegy.
elegy
trental

Meaning of dirge

noun A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a deceased person.
noun A song or piece of music that is considered too slow, bland or boring.
verb To sing dirges.

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Questions about synonyms of dirge

What is another word for dirge?: Dirge has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as threnody and coronach.
What does dirge mean?: Dirge means a mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a deceased person.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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