1. resembling or having the characteristics of a dirge; mournful, slow, and solemn

Examples

• The dirgelike melody filled the cathedral during the memorial service.
• Her dirgelike voice conveyed deep sorrow as she sang the ballad.
• The wind created a dirgelike sound through the bare trees.
• The orchestra played a dirgelike piece that moved the audience to tears.
• His dirgelike tone made even happy news sound depressing.
• The dirgelike rhythm of the drums matched the solemnity of the occasion.