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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

morbid

/mɔːrbɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does morbid mean?

adjective

Having or showing a fascination with death or the suffering of others; unpleasantly interested in or shocked by things that are gruesome or violent.

Example

"The morbid curiosity of the crowd drew them to the crime scene."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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