Definition & Meaning of "macabre"in English

macabre

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

appalling

dismaying

ghastly

grisly

gruesome

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most macabre

Comparative

more macabre

gradable

domain

death, violence, art

Examples

The film's macabre scenes of violence left a lasting impact on its audience.

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