morbidly
/ˈmɔːrbɪdli/
adverb
- In a way that shows an unusual interest in sad, unpleasant, or death-related subjects.
- The children morbidly whispered about the legend of the haunted tree.
- He morbidly stared at the accident scene as he drove past.
- She morbidly wondered how long it would take for the old house to collapse.
- In a way that relates to disease or unhealthy conditions.
- The tissue was morbidly discolored, indicating infection.
- Doctors described the condition as morbidly serious.
- The patient was morbidly obese and needed a special diet.