adv

morbidly

MAWR-bihd-lee

Morbidly (adv) means In a way that shows an unhealthy interest in death or disturbing subjects, or to an extreme, unhealthy degree. Example: “He joked morbidly about his own funeral.”

adv

In a way that shows an unhealthy interest in death or disturbing subjects, or to an extreme, unhealthy degree.

"He joked morbidly about his own funeral."

"The patient was morbidly obese."

How to use morbidly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a gloomily death-obsessed way, or to a medically extreme degree.

Common pairings

morbidly obese morbidly curious

Word forms

more morbidly comparative, most morbidly superlative

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Etymology

From morbid + -ly.

Rhymes for morbidly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “morbidly” mean?

The word “morbidly” means in a way that shows an unhealthy interest in death or disturbing subjects, or to an extreme, unhealthy degree. In plain terms, in a gloomily death-obsessed way, or to a medically extreme degree.

How do you pronounce “morbidly”?

“Morbidly” is pronounced MAWR-bihd-lee (/ˈmɔrbɪdli/ in IPA).

How do you use “morbidly” in a sentence?

Here is “morbidly” used in a sentence: “He joked morbidly about his own funeral.”

What part of speech is “morbidly”?

“Morbidly” is an adverb.