morbid

Nearby, a gorgeous photograph of a single gnarled tree amid green rolling hills becomes quietly apocalyptic, as if the voluptuous earth is preparing to shake off morbid memories.

Within this space between, Gramsci argued, “morbid phenomena of the most varied kind come to pass.”

But her best-known role is Wednesday Addams, a character known for her sharp wit, deadpan delivery and fascination with all things morbid.

People compare the odor to dead rats, gym socks and rotten eggs — hence the morbid name.

When I asked the state Department of Toxic Substances Control about this, it had a shockingly morbid answer.