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- Dictionarymacabre/məˈkɑːbrə/
adjective
- 1. disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death: "a macabre series of murders" Similar
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Macabre means having death as a subject, dwelling on the gruesome, or tending to produce horror. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Macabre means very strange and unpleasant because of death or violence. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and explore its origin and usage in English.
Macabre means gruesome and horrifying, or resembling the danse macabre, a medieval allegorical dance of death. Learn about its origin, history, and usage in sentences from various sources.
Macabre means "having the quality of having a grim or ghastly atmosphere" and often refers to works of art that depict death. The term comes from the French danse macabre, an allegory of death leading people to the grave, and has various origins and meanings.
Macabre means very strange and unpleasant because it is connected with death or violence. Learn more about this word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from various sources.
Macabre means strange and frightening, and often connected with death. Learn how to say macabre in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese, with examples and pronunciation.
The adjective macabre is used to describe things that involve the horror of death or violence. If a story involves lots of blood and gore, you can call it macabre.
