Morbidly

Morbidly describes something that is characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease. It often reflects a preoccupation with the grim, gruesome, and macabre aspects of life. The word can also pertain to a diseased or unhealthy state of mind or body, expressing an excessive concern with sickness and suffering. It frequently suggests a dwelling on the darker sides of human experience and a tendency towards pessimism or despair. morbidly emphasizes the unhealthy or psychologically unhealthy nature of such interests and states.

Morbidly meaning with examples

• The detective became morbidly fascinated with the crime scene, spending hours analyzing every detail and imagining the victim's final moments. His colleagues worried about his increasingly dark obsession.
• After the breakup, she morbidly reread their old love letters, finding a strange comfort in the reminders of a past joy now tinged with sorrow and loss, instead of forgetting it.
• The horror movie's graphic scenes of violence seemed to attract some viewers who, though cringing, were morbidly drawn to the gruesome displays of bodily harm.
• He began to morbidly focus on his health, constantly checking for any signs of illness, reading about rare diseases, and imagining his own demise, making him a hypochondriac.
• The author's novel contained descriptions of famine and death. Though intended as social commentary, many critics found its bleakness a morbidly depressing portrayal of human suffering.