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macabrely

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a macabre manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1999, Sarah Iles Johnston, Restless Dead When Heracles returns alive and victorious from Hades, he finds his family macabrely dressed in their funeral garments, awaiting death.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English macabre Middle English -ly English -ly English macabrely From macabre + -ly.