Sentences

knell in a sentence

n.

Definition

KNELL: A sound, especially of a bell, that signifies death or a solemn event, often associated with mourning.

Sample Sentences

  1. The distant knell of the church bell signaled the start of the funeral.
  2. As the clock struck midnight, the eerie knell echoed through the empty streets.
  3. The knell of the bell served as a haunting reminder of the tragedy that had occurred.
  4. He felt a sense of foreboding with each knell, as if it were announcing a coming storm.
  5. With each toll of the knell, the townsfolk gathered to pay their respects.
  6. The distant knell of the church bell echoed through the quiet village.
  7. As the final notes of the knell faded, a somber mood settled over the crowd.
  8. In literature, the sound of a knell often signifies the end of an era.
  9. The knell rang out, marking the passing of a beloved community leader.
  10. With each knell, the villagers reflected on their shared memories and losses.
  11. The church bells began to knell, signaling the start of the funeral service.
  12. As the last note of the knell echoed through the air, a profound silence fell over the crowd.
  13. The knell of the bell marked the end of an era for the small town.
  14. She felt a deep sense of loss with every knell that rang out in the distance.
  15. The ominous knell seemed to warn of impending doom as the storm approached.

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