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Meaning of morbid
The primary meaning of the word "morbid" is related to an unhealthy or unnatural interest in death or violence.
Etymology of morbid
The word "morbid" originates from the Latin "morbus," meaning disease, and the suffix "-id," which forms an adjective, with the word entering the English language in the 17th century to describe a condition of disease or an unhealthy state, and later expanding to include connotations of an unnatural fascination with death or violence.
Synonyms
gruesome
ghastly
macabre
grim
gloomy
somber
mournful
melancholy
dismal
dreary
depressing
unsettling
disturbing
unwholesome
unsavory
repulsive
repellent
disgusting
nauseating
sickening
horrific
appalling
shocking
grisly
ghastly
hideous
heinous
atrocious
abhorrent
odious
detestable
repugnant
foul
vile
vicious
savage
brutal
violent
deadly
fatal
lethal
morose
sullen
sulky
sullenly
gloomily
drearily
somberly
mournfully
melancholically
Definitions
- Having or showing an unhealthy interest in death or violence
- * Relating to or caused by disease
Usage Examples
- The morbid curiosity of the crowd drew them to the scene of the accident
- * The doctor studied the morbid effects of the disease on the patient's body
- * The morbid atmosphere of the abandoned house made it a popular destination for ghost hunters
Antonyms
healthy
wholesome
pleasant
uplifting
cheerful
bright
sunny
optimistic
positive
lively
vibrant
energetic
lively
buoyant
enthusiastic
encouraging
heartening
inspiring
invigorating
refreshing
revitalizing
salubrious
benign
harmless
innocuous
mild
moderate
pleasant
sober
staid
subdued
tame
tranquil
undisturbing
unobjectionable
untroubling