Macabre

usgb/məˈkɑːbrə/
adjective

Related to death or horror, very scary in a way that makes you think of death.

The movie depicts a macabre scene of a murder.
Visual representation of "macabre" - Related to death or horror, very scary in a way that makes you think of death.

Often appears as...

  • macabre scene
  • macabre tale
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Negative Emotion

Macabre has a dark and negative feeling; it doesn't suit positive contexts.

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The eerie soundtrack added a macabre tone to the documentary about the haunted castle.
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Visual Imagery

Macabre often evokes strong visual images of death or decay.

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Artists painted macabre images reflecting the horrors of war.
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Cultural Association

Macabre is associated with Gothic literature, Halloween, and certain subcultures.

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The gothic novel featured macabre settings like dreary castles and graveyards.
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