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 74 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for macabre

abhorrent
abominable
alarming
appalling
atrocious
awful
bloodcurdling
cadaverous
deathly
deplorable
dire
direful
disagreeable
disgusting
distasteful
dreadful
evil
fearful
fearsome
forbidding
formidable
foul
frightening
frightful
ghastly
ghostly
ghoulish
grewsome
grim
grisly
grotesque
gruesome
gut-wrenching
hair-raising
heart-stopping
heinous
hideous
horrendous
horrible
horrid
horrific
horrifying
intimidating
loathsome
lurid
monstrous
morbid
nauseating
nightmare
nightmarish
noisome
noxious
obnoxious
obscene
odious
offensive
redoubtable
repugnant
repulsive
revolting
scary
shocking
sickening
spookish
spooky
terrible
terrific
terrifying
ugly
unearthly
unsightly
unspeakable
vile
weird

Antonyms for macabre

agreeable
appealing
attractive
cheerful
cheering
comforting
common
delectable
delicious
delightful
enjoyable
enticing
happy
inviting
living
normal
pleasant
pleasing
pleasurable
pretty
satisfying
soothing
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 97 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to macabre, such as: abhorrent, abominable, agreeable, alarming, appalling, appealing, atrocious.

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