Macabrely: meaning, definitions and examples
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macabrely
[ məˈkɑːbəli ]
grimly, eerie
Macabrely refers to something done in a manner that is grim, ghastly, or associated with death and the horrifying aspects of life. It often describes actions or events that evoke a sense of horror or the grotesque.
Synonyms
gloomily, gruesomely, horrifyingly.
Examples of usage
- She smiled macabrely as she described the haunted house.
- The artist's work depicted the macabrely beautiful scenes of decay.
- They macabrely joked about dark themes during the film discussion.
Translations
Translations of the word "macabrely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 macabramente
🇮🇳 भयानक तरीके से
🇩🇪 makaber
🇮🇩 dengan mengerikan
🇺🇦 макаребно
🇵🇱 makabrycznie
🇯🇵 不気味に
🇫🇷 macabrement
🇪🇸 macabramente
🇹🇷 korkunç bir şekilde
🇰🇷 끔찍하게
🇸🇦 بشاعة
🇨🇿 makabrálně
🇸🇰 makabristicky
🇨🇳 可怕地
🇸🇮 makabristično
🇮🇸 makabra
🇰🇿 қорқынышты түрде
🇬🇪 მაკაბრულად
🇦🇿 qorxulu şəkildə
🇲🇽 macabramente
Etymology
The word 'macabrely' derives from the French word 'macabre', which is related to the dance of death or 'Danse Macabre', a medieval allegory where Death is portrayed as a consummate equal among all people, regardless of their status. The term originally emerged in connection with art and literature that depicted the omnipresence of death and the inevitability of mortality. It suggests a fascination with the morbid, often portraying themes of horror and dread that resonate through literature, film, and the arts. As an adverb, 'macabrely' captures the essence of actions taken with a sense of grim delight or unsettling enjoyment, effectively bridging the gap between the ordinary and the grotesque. The term reflects cultural perspectives on death and tragedy, representing a deeply rooted acknowledgment of life’s darker realities throughout history.