Grade 6
(post-hu-mous) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. occurring after a person's death.

Example Sentence

The soldier received a posthumous award for bravery.

More Example Sentences

Her book was published after her death.

Synonyms

afterdeath; postmortem; later

Antonyms

early

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posthumous
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Rhymes

  • posthumous