mórbido

mórbido(
mohr
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bee
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doh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
(medicine)
a. morbid
El paciente no tiene un simple sobrepeso, sino que padece obesidad mórbida.The patient is not just simply overweight, he suffers from morbid obesity.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(repulsive)
a. morbid
El joven Edgar sentía una mórbida fascinación por los cementerios.Young Edgar had a morbid fascination with cemeteries.
b. gruesome
El periodista parecía disfrutar describiendo los mórbidos detalles del caso.The journalist seemed to enjoy describing the gruesome details of the case.
3.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
(pleasant to the touch)
a. soft
No podía dejar de admirar la mórbida piel del rostro de Georgina.I couldn't stop admiring the soft skin of Georgina's face.
b. delicate
El muchacho acarició la mórbida curva de la cintura de Dafne.The boy caressed the delicate curve of Dafne's waist.
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