dirge Meaning & Definition
What Does Dirge Mean?
Dirge is a noun that means A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a deceased person. It can also mean A song or piece of music that is considered too slow, bland or boring. As a verb, it means To sing dirges.
Dirge: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɜːdʒ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | lament, requiem and threnody |
| Plural | dirges |
| Verb forms | dirges, dirging, dirged |
Dirge Definition (Noun)
- A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a deceased person.
- A song or piece of music that is considered too slow, bland or boring.
Dirge as a Verb
- To sing dirges
Noun
- A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.
Synonyms of Dirge
Dirge synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dirge
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dirge in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
dirge (plural dirges)
dirge (third-person singular simple present dirges, present participle dirging, simple past and past participle dirged)
Words That Rhyme With Dirge
Origin of Dirge
From Middle English dirige, from Latin dirige (“steer, direct”), from the beginning of the first antiphon in matins for the dead, Dirige, Domine, deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam. Doublet of dirige.
Pronouncing Dirge
You say dirge as //dɜːdʒ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Dirge
Is dirge a noun or a verb?
Dirge is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dirge?
You can replace dirge with words such as lament, requiem and threnody. See the full list of dirge synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dirge?
The plural of dirge is dirges.
What is the past tense of dirge?
The past tense of dirge is dirged. The present participle is dirging.