macabre

The word “macabre” has 3 syllables: ma-cab-re.

It's pronounced as /məˈkɑːbrə/.


What is synonym and antonym for macabre?

In the thesaurus, “macabre” has 13 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for macabre along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for macabre

  • frightening
  • ghastly
  • ghoulish
  • grim
  • grisly
  • gruesome
  • horrific
  • lurid
  • morbid
  • nightmare
  • shocking
  • spooky
  • weird

Antonyms for macabre

  • agreeable
  • appealing
  • attractive
  • cheerful
  • delectable
  • delicious
  • delightful
  • enjoyable
  • enticing
  • happy
  • pleasant
  • pleasing
  • pleasurable
  • pretty
  • satisfying
  • welcome

Meanings of macabre

  • adjective
    1. Representing or personifying death.
    2. Obsessed with death or the gruesome.
    3. Ghastly, shocking, terrifying.

Example Sentences

  • The haunted house featured a collection of macabre decorations, sending shivers down visitors' spines.
  • In the dimly lit room, the artist created a painting with a hauntingly macabre theme.
  • The novelist masterfully crafted a tale filled with mysterious and macabre events.
  • The old mansion had an eerie ambiance, its rooms adorned with antique furniture and macabre artifacts.
  • The theatrical performance embraced the macabre, with actors portraying dark and unsettling characters.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to macabre, such as: agreeable, appealing, attractive, cheerful, delectable, delicious, delightful.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • inspiring
  • intimidating
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  • magnificent
  • majestic
  • menacing
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  • stupefying
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