morbid
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for morbid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having an unhealthy interest in death, disease, or other disturbing subjects.
Synonyms
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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
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."
Full origin of morbid →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.
Related words
morbidezza
morbilous
