Morbidly: meaning, definitions and examples
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morbidly
[ หmษหrbษชdli ]
extremely unhealthy
Morbidly is used to describe something that is exceptionally unhealthy or influenced by an unhealthy obsession. It often refers to an extreme or excessive state, particularly in contexts related to illness, death, or dark themes. For instance, morbidly fascinating refers to an interest in something considered grisly or macabre. Itโs important to approach such topics with sensitivity, as they may evoke strong emotions.
Synonyms
darkly, ghoulishly, gruesomely, unhealthily.
Examples of usage
- He was morbidly fascinated by horror films.
- She laughed morbidly at the dark humor of the joke.
- The morbidly obese man struggled to walk.
- Morbidly curious people often delve into true crime stories.
Translations
Translations of the word "morbidly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mรณrbido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฎเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช krankhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ morbida
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพัะฑัะดะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ morbidalnie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท morbide
๐ช๐ธ mรณrbido
๐น๐ท morbid
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ morbidnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ morbidne
๐จ๐ณ ็ ๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ morbidno
๐ฎ๐ธ sjรบkdรณmslegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ morbiddir
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรณrbido
Etymology
The word 'morbidly' derives from the Latin term 'morbidus', which means 'diseased' or 'unwholesome'. The root 'morb-' can be traced back to 'morbus', meaning 'disease'. It entered the English vocabulary in the late 14th century, primarily associated with things relating to illness or death. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader sense when discussing unhealthy interests or obsessions. Consequently, 'morbidly' often carries a connotation of an intense fascination with elements that are unsettling or distressing. It is frequently used in psychological or medical contexts to underscore extremities that may lead to poor health or pessimistic views on life.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,019, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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