morbose

/mɔrˈbɒs, -ˈbɔs/

Definitions

1. adjective

morbidly fascinated or intrigued, especially by death or the macabre

“The morbose curiosity of the crowd gathered around the accident scene.”

2. noun

something that is morbid or causes morbid feelings

“The morbose details of the crime story were too much for her to handle.”

Synonyms

  • ghastly
  • macabre

Antonyms

  • benign
  • wholesome