Meaning & Definition of word "Morbid"

Morbid

/ˈmɔːr.bɪd/

adjective:

  • 1. characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
    • Example: She had a morbid fascination with horror films and true crime stories.
  • 2. related to or characterized by disease or illness.
    • Example: The doctor was concerned about the morbid condition of the patient's lungs.
  • 3. causing or characterized by an abnormal mental state.
    • Example: His morbid thoughts often disturbed his family and friends.
  • 4. suggestive of an unhealthy mental state or attitude.
    • Example: The author's morbid sense of humor was evident in every line of the novel.

Etymology

From Latin 'morbidus' meaning 'diseased', from 'mors' meaning 'death'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

morbid curiosity:

An excessive interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects.

morbidly obese:

Referring to an individual who is excessively overweight to the point of being at risk for health complications.

Related Words

mortality:

The state of being subject to death.

morbidity:

The condition of being diseased or unhealthy.

Slang Meanings of morbid

Meaning: Used to describe someone who enjoys dark or creepy topics.

Example Sentence: He's so morbid, he actually liked reading about serial killers.