sepulchral /sɪˈpʌlkrəl/

• 1. 

  ADJ Something that is sepulchral is serious or sad and somewhat frightening. 阴沉的; 恐怖的 [文学性]

  例：

  "He's gone," Rory whispered in sepulchral tones.

  “他已经走了，”罗里阴沉地小声说道。

• 2. 

  ADJ A sepulchral place is dark, quiet, and empty. 阴森的; 空寂的 [文学性]

  例：

  He made his way along the sepulchral corridors.

  他沿着阴森森的走廊走了。