macabre

Etymology

From French macabre.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /məˈkɑːbrə/ or /məˈkɑːbə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /məˈkɑb/ or /məˈkɑbɚ/

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Adjective

Positive macabre

Comparative more macabre

Superlative most macabre

1. Representing death.
2. Obsessed with death or other frightful and shocking things.
3. Frightful or shocking.