All 4 Uses of
morbid
in
The Age of Innocence
- The van der Luydens were morbidly sensitive to any criticism of their secluded existence.†
Chpt 7
- "Not as well as you, dear," he rejoined, wondering what had suddenly developed in her Janey's morbid interest in clothes.†
Chpt 20
- The life she leads is morbid, unnatural.†
Chpt 21 *
- "It's always one thing after another," the poor lady grieved, in one of her rare revolts against fate; "the only thing that makes me think Mamma must be less well than Dr. Bencomb will admit is this morbid desire to have Ellen come at once, however inconvenient it is to meet her."†
Chpt 28
Definition:
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(morbid as in: a morbid curiosity) suggesting death and decay; or an unhealthy interest in disturbing thoughts -- such as of death or cruelty