Synonyms & related words for requiem

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of requiem — including dirge, threnody, threnode, epicedium, coronach, elegy. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to requiem

Explore words related to requiem — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include threnodic, threnodial, threnodist, dirgeful, lament, elegiacally, requiescat, postlude. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for requiem

Common synonyms for requiem include dirge, threnody, threnode, epicedium, coronach, elegy, cantata, oratorio — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does requiem come from?

The word requiem breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root qui-, from Latin quies (“rest, quiet”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.