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obsequies

/ˈɔbsɪ.kwiːz/ noun C1

funeral ceremonies

Word Origin Obsequies (funeral rites) comes from Latin obsequium 'compliance, service' — from ob- 'toward' and sequi 'to follow', literally 'following after' someone. The idea: funeral rites are the last services you perform, following the deceased. The same sequi root gives us sequence, sequel, and pursue. Obsequious, meaning excessively compliant, shares the same origin — following too closely.

noun funeral ceremonies C1

(名词) 葬礼；丧礼；殡仪 【葬礼仪式】

(sustantivo) exequias; funerales; honras fúnebres [ceremonias fúnebres]

(nom) obsèques; funérailles; cérémonie funèbre; pompes funèbres [Cérémonies funéraires.]

(Substantiv) Trauerfeier; Bestattungsriten; Leichenbegängnis [die feierlichen Handlungen oder Rituale, die im Rahmen einer Bestattung durchgeführt werden]

(名詞) 葬儀、葬送の儀式。

(substantivo) exéquias; cerimônias fúnebres; funerais; ofícios fúnebres

noun Funeral rites. countable

The solemn obsequies for the statesman were attended by thousands.

(名词) 葬礼仪式；丧礼

数千人参加了为这位政治家举行的庄严葬礼。

(sustantivo) exequias; ritos funerarios; honras fúnebres; funerales [Ritos funerarios.]

A las solemnes exequias del estadista asistieron miles de personas.

(nom) obsèques; funérailles; cérémonie funèbre [Cérémonies et rites funéraires organisés en l'honneur d'un défunt.]

Les solennelles obsequies de l'homme d'État ont réuni des milliers de personnes.

(Substantiv) Trauerfeier; Bestattungsriten; Leichenbegängnis [Feierliche Handlungen oder Rituale, die im Rahmen einer Bestattung durchgeführt werden.]

Die **Obsequies** für den Staatsmann wurden von Tausenden in würdevoller Stille begleitet.

(名詞) 葬儀の儀式。葬送の儀礼。

その政治家のために執り行われた厳粛な葬儀には何千人もの人々が参列した。

(substantivo) exéquias; cerimônias fúnebres; honras fúnebres; funeral [Ritos funerários.]

Os solenes **funerais** do estadista foram acompanhados por milhares de pessoas.

Synonyms: funeral burial interment obsequy exequies last rites memorial service wake Antonyms: birth christening celebration debut

noun plural of obsequy. countable

The ancient obsequies were performed according to tradition.

(名词) 葬礼 【葬礼（复数）】

按照传统举行了古老的葬礼仪式。

(sustantivo) exequias; ritos funerarios; honras fúnebres; funerales [plural de exequia.]

Las antiguas exequias se realizaron según la tradición.

(nom) obsèques; funérailles; cérémonies funèbres; rites funéraires; pompes funèbres [Pluriel d'obsequy ; rites funéraires.]

Les anciennes obsequies ont été exécutées conformément à la tradition.

(Substantiv) Trauerfeiern; Bestattungsriten [Plural von *Obsequy* (veraltet oder fachsprachlich für Bestattungsriten).]

Die alten **Obsequies** wurden streng nach überlieferter Tradition vollzogen.

(名詞) obsequy（葬儀の儀式）の複数形。

古代の葬送儀式は古くからの伝統に従って執り行われた。

(substantivo) exéquias; cerimônias fúnebres; honras fúnebres; funeral [plural de obseqúias.]

As **obsequiais** antigas foram realizadas conforme a tradição.

Synonyms: funeral burial interment obsequy exequies last rites Antonyms: birth christening celebration debut
Word parts: ob + sequ + ies

Related words

obsequious sequential subsequently consequential pursuit

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