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morbid

3 antonyms for morbid — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Having an unhealthy interest in death, disease, or other disturbing subjects.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Having an unhealthy interest in death, disease, or other disturbing subjects.

“He had a morbid fascination with true crime stories.”

Opposites

2. adj

Relating to or caused by disease.

“The report described the patient's morbid symptoms in detail.”

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How to use morbid

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

morbid curiosity morbid fascination morbid obesity

Etymology

From Latin morbidus, "diseased," from morbus, "sickness," ultimately related to the root for "to die."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “morbid” mean?
The word “morbid” means having an unhealthy interest in death, disease, or other disturbing subjects. In plain terms, gloomily obsessed with death or illness, or (in medical contexts) related to disease.
How do you pronounce “morbid”?
“Morbid” is pronounced MAW-bihd (/ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “morbid” in a sentence?
Here is “morbid” used in a sentence: “He had a morbid fascination with true crime stories.”
What part of speech is “morbid”?
“Morbid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “morbid” come from?
The word “morbid” comes from Latin. From Latin morbidus, "diseased," from morbus, "sickness," ultimately related to the root for "to die.".
Is “morbid” a common word?
“Morbid” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “morbid” have?
“Morbid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having an unhealthy interest in death, disease, or other disturbing subjects.

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morbidezza morbilous

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