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Meaning of Macabre
The primary meaning of the word "Macabre" refers to something that involves or represents death, especially in a way that is considered disturbing or frightening.
Definitions
- Having or showing a disturbing and unnatural interest in death and the supernatural
- * Involving or representing death, especially in a way that is considered disturbing or frightening
- * Unnaturally or unwholesomely gloomy, mournful, or dismal
Etymology of Macabre
The word "Macabre" originates from the Old French word "macabre", which is derived from the Latin "machabaeus", referring to the Maccabees, a Jewish family who fought against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC
Historically, the term "macabre" was used to describe a type of medieval dance, the "danse macabre", which depicted a dance of death, featuring skeletons and other supernatural figures
Example Uses
- The macabre atmosphere of the haunted house made it a popular destination for thrill-seekers
- * The artist's latest exhibition featured a series of macabre sculptures that explored the theme of mortality
- * The detective was faced with a macabre crime scene, with evidence of a brutal and disturbing murder
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