macabre
adjective
Pronunciation: məˈkɑːb
Definition
Disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.
Examples
The author is famous for his macabre tales of haunted graveyards and restless spirits.
She felt a macabre fascination with the old medical instruments displayed in the museum.
The film's macabre ending left the entire audience in stunned silence.
Synonyms of macabre
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