morbidly
UK/'mɔrbɪdli/US
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a morbid or unhealthily fascinated way
病态地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmorbiddeath, die
+
-lyin the manner of
=morbidly
morbid + -ly (adverb). Often used as an intensifier in 'morbidly curious,' and in the medical fixed phrase 'morbidly obese.'
Common Collocations
- 1.morbidly curious病态好奇
- 2.morbidly obese病态肥胖
- 3.morbidly fascinated病态着迷
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was morbidly curious about what was behind the door.
- 2.
The patient was diagnosed as morbidly obese.