Find the most appropriate meaning of the given word from the options given below:
Macabre
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Morbid
Macabre means disturbing and horrible because it is connected with death. Its synonym is morbid.
Example: The film opens with a macabre scene in a graveyard.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Vigorous | strong, healthy and full of energy | The doctor advised vigorous exercise every day. |
| (2) Abundant | available in large quantities, plentiful | Kerala gets abundant rainfall. |
| (3) Morbid (answer) | having an unhealthy interest in death and unpleasant things (close to macabre) | He has a morbid interest in road accidents. |
| (4) Pompous | showing too much self-importance in speech or manner | The pompous official kept talking about his own achievements. |
| Synonyms of macabre: morbid, gruesome, grisly, ghastly Antonyms of macabre: cheerful, pleasant, wholesome, delightful Also asked in CUET (UG): macabre – 31-05-2026 Slot 2 morbid – 26-05-2026 Slot 1, 22-05-2026 Slot 2, 12-05-2026 Slot 2 pompous – 24-05-2026 Slot 1, 09-06-2023 Slot 1, 06-06-2023 Slot 1 |