ghoulish Definition
suggesting the horror of death and decay; morbid or disgusting.
Using ghoulish: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ghoulish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The ghoulish atmosphere of the abandoned house gave me chills.
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The movie was filled with ghoulish scenes of blood and gore.
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She had a ghoulish fascination with death and decay.
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The Halloween decorations were delightfully ghoulish.
ghoulish Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ghoulish
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His jokes about death and decay were considered ghoulish humor by some.
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Some people take ghoulish delight in watching horror movies.
ghoulish curiosity
an intense desire to know or learn about something morbid or macabre
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Her ghoulish curiosity led her to study forensic science.
Origins of ghoulish
from ghoul, an evil spirit from Arabic folklore that robs graves and feeds on corpses
Summary: ghoulish in Brief
'Ghoulish' [ˈɡuːlɪʃ] describes something that suggests death and decay, often in a morbid or disgusting way. It can be used to describe anything from a haunted house to a person's fascination with death. Phrases like 'ghoulish humor' and 'ghoulish delight' refer to a morbid sense of humor or enjoyment. 'Ghoulish curiosity' refers to a strong desire to learn about morbid or macabre subjects.
