morbidly

Example Sentences

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Pixar’s WALL-E, an animated take on life in the 29th century, depicts morbidly overweight humans living a seemingly utopian existence in space, with all their needs met by AI-powered robots.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

But when Mickey starts to question his role in this morbidly efficient cycle, his rebellion threatens the system.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

"I got to the stage where I went 'if this continues, I'm going to end up morbidly obese in my late 30s'," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

It felt like a morbidly appropriate souvenir of this day.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

Here are a few other morbidly obese phrases, together with leaner alternatives that often mean the same thing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker