What does morbid mean?
Morbid means (originally) Of, relating to, or afflicted by disease..
Morbid
/ˈmɔː.bɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
(originally) Of, relating to, or afflicted by disease..
Definitions by Sense
- (originally) Of, relating to, or afflicted by disease.
- (by extension) Taking an interest in, or fixating on, unhealthy or unwholesome subjects such as death, decay, disease.
- Suggesting the horror of death; macabre or ghoulish.
- Grisly or gruesome.
Example Sentences
“Enough to make a man morbid, to be stalked by beastly journalists and stared at by gaping moon-faced idiots, wherever he goes!”
morbid boy
morbid child
morbid mind
morbid obsession
morbid question
morbid poem
morbid song
Synonyms for morbid
Antonyms for morbid
Related Words
Word Forms
- more morbid
- most morbid
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for morbid?
Common synonyms include pathological, sick, twisted, unhealthy.
What is the opposite of morbid?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use morbid in a sentence?
“Enough to make a man morbid, to be stalked by beastly journalists and stared at by gaping moon-faced idiots, wherever he goes!”
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