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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

macabre

/mækəbər/ adjective · British & US
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What does macabre mean?

adjective

Having a gruesome or ghastly quality; relating to or characteristic of death or the dead. Often used to describe something that is eerie, unsettling, or macabre.

Example

"The abandoned mansion had a macabre atmosphere, with cobwebs hanging from the chandeliers and a feeling of foreboding in the air."

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