macabre

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore M words

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

In a sentence

Macabre in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing macabre in a sentence.

The novel's macabre opening describes a corpse propped up at the dinner table.

Synonyms

gruesomegrislymorbidghastly

Antonyms

wholesomepleasant

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a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

a wealthy and influential person, especially in business

Common questions

Macabre (adjective) means disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

Here is macabre used in an example sentence: "The novel's macabre opening describes a corpse propped up at the dinner table."

Common synonyms for macabre include gruesome, grisly, morbid, ghastly.

Antonyms of macabre include wholesome, pleasant.

Macabre is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.