inurned
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈnɜrnd/
KK: /ɪˈnɜrnd/
adjective
Definition
Describing cremated ashes that have been placed in an urn, often for burial or entombment.
Example
The inurned remains were respectfully placed in the memorial garden.
Conversation
Did you hear about Sarah's grandmother?
Yeah, I heard she was inurned after the ceremony.
It's nice that they chose such a beautiful urn for her ashes.
Absolutely, it really reflects her personality.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
entombed
buried
interred
Antonyms
exhumed
unburied
disinterred
verb
Definition
To place ashes or remains in a container, often for burial or memorial purposes.
Example
After the ceremony, the family inurned their loved one's ashes in a beautiful urn.
Tense Forms
Past: inurned
Past Participle: inurned
Conversation
Did you hear about how they inurned Mr. Thompson's ashes?
Yeah, I read that they had a small ceremony for him.
It’s nice that they honored him like that.
Root Explanation
Inurned is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "urn" (from Latin "urna", meaning a container or vessel). The word describes the act of placing something into a container, specifically an urn, often referring to ashes after cremation.
Memory Tip
Think of placing something 'into' ('in-') a 'container' ('urn') — that's why inurned means to put something into an urn.
Visually Confused Words
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