Use 'sepulchral' when describing a place that reminds you of graveyards or tombs, often implying a haunting vibe. The abandoned house felt sepulchral in the moonlight.
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Mood of Silence
'Sepulchral' can imply an overwhelming silence, like that of a grave, which can heighten a sense of solemnity. A sepulchral hush fell over the room as she entered.
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Literary Use
Often found in literature to create a dark, somber setting or to enhance the imagery around death. The poet described the twilight woods as having a sepulchral beauty.