morbidly
English
Adverb
morbidly (comparative more morbidly, superlative most morbidly)
- In a morbid manner, or to a morbid degree.
- 1931, H. P. Lovecraft, chapter 4, in The Whisperer in Darkness:
- In his reply he seemed less set against that plan than his past attitude would have led one to predict, but said he would like to hold off a little while longer—long enough to get his things in order and reconcile himself to the idea of leaving an almost morbidly cherished birthplace.
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