macabre

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or depicting the violent or grotesque, especially in art or literature.

• Something macabre is gruesome and disturbing, often intended to shock or frighten.

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Pronunciation

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2. /məˈkɑb/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ghastly , horrifying , shocking , terrifying

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with macabre
labre , grave , rave , cave

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Variants

List of all variants of macabre that leads to same result
macabre , danse macabre

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Etymology

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Originally from the French word maccabe, meaning 'Maccabean,' referring to the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucids in the 2nd century B.C.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'macabre' comes from the name of the Maccabean brothers, who led a rebellion against the Seleucids in the 2nd century B.C.

2. The term 'macabre' was popularized in English during the 19th century, when it was used to describe the art and literature of the Romantic period.

3. The macabre is often associated with Halloween and other festivals that celebrate the supernatural and the macabre.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gothic: A literary and artistic movement that developed in Europe during the late Middle Ages and continued into the 19th century. It is characterized by a focus on the macabre, the supernatural, and the grotesque.

2. Horror: A genre of fiction that seeks to elicit fear, dread, and terror in the reader or viewer through the portrayal of supernatural or macabre elements.

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Culture

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The macabre has been a popular theme in various forms of art and literature, including gothic literature, horror films, and visual arts. It often explores themes of death, decay, and the supernatural.

How to Memorize "macabre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene from a horror movie or a gothic novel that is particularly macabre. Visualize the details, the colors, the sounds, and the emotions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'macabre' with images of skulls, bones, and decay. Remember that it is something that is disturbing and intended to shock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'M-A-C-A-B-R-E' to remember the meaning: Macabre is 'M'ostly 'A'bout 'C'reating 'A'larm and 'B'reaking 'R'ules 'E'verywhere.

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