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MACABRE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does macabre mean?
• MACABRE (adjective)
The adjective MACABRE has 1 sense:
1. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Familiarity information: MACABRE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Synonyms:
ghastly; grim; grisly; gruesome; macabre; sick
Context example:
macabre tortures conceived by madmen
Similar:
alarming (frightening because of an awareness of danger)
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