macabrely en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English macabre Middle English -ly English -ly English macabrely From macabre + -ly.
Meanings
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In a macabre manner.
1999, Sarah Iles Johnston, Restless Dead When Heracles returns alive and victorious from Hades, he finds his family macabrely dressed in their funeral garments, awaiting death.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more macabrely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most macabrely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |