morbidly
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way that focuses on dark or unpleasant topics.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɔɹbədli
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Definition
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adverb
In a morbid manner or to a morbid degree
“He was morbidly fascinated by dead bodies.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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This meaning: In a morbid manner or to a morbid degree
Used this way, morbidly is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“He was morbidly fascinated by dead bodies.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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