Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
macabre
Adjective
/məˈkɑːb/
Definition
Having a grim or ghastly atmosphere; related to death and the horrific.
Examples
- The movie’s macabre theme kept viewers on edge.
- Her artwork always has a macabre quality that intrigues and unsettles.
- The play explored macabre topics, drawing in fans of horror.
Meaning
Macabre refers to something that is sinister, disturbing, and often deals with subjects related to death or the morbid.
Synonyms
- gruesome
- ghastly
- morbid
- spooky
- eerie
