morbid
Translation
morbid, gruesome, unhealthy
Examples
He has a morbid fascination with death.
He has a morbid fascination with death.
The book described the events in morbid detail.
The book described the events in morbid detail.
Grammar Patterns
((morbid)) ((noun)) characterized by an abnormal interest in unpleasant subjects. He has a morbid fascination with death.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gruesome, macabre, unhealthy, ghoulish; Antonyms: wholesome, cheerful, healthy.
Etymology
From Latin 'morbus' meaning 'disease'.
Memory Tips
'Morb' sounds like 'morgue', a place for the dead, linking it to a fascination with death.