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ghoul

[ɡuːl]

ghoul Definition

  • 1an evil spirit or demon in Muslim folklore that robs graves and feeds on corpses
  • 2a person who is morbidly interested in death or obsessed with macabre subjects

Using ghoul: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ghoul" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In Muslim mythology, ghouls are said to inhabit graveyards and feed on the dead.

  • Example

    The horror movie was full of ghouls and other supernatural creatures.

  • Example

    She has a collection of books about serial killers and other ghoulish topics.

ghoul Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with ghoul

  • a list of celebrities or public figures who are predicted to die soon, often used for betting or gambling purposes

    Example

    Some people participate in ghoul pools, which is really morbid.

  • a school or training program for makeup artists and special effects technicians who specialize in creating horror movie monsters and other ghoulish creatures

    Example

    She attended a ghoul school to learn how to create realistic-looking zombies and other monsters.

  • ghoul friend

    a play on words of 'girlfriend' or 'boyfriend', referring to a romantic partner who shares one's interest in horror movies and other macabre subjects

    Example

    He met his ghoul friend at a horror movie convention.

Origins of ghoul

from Arabic 'ghul', meaning 'demon'

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Summary: ghoul in Brief

A 'ghoul' [ɡuːl] is either an evil spirit or demon in Muslim folklore that feeds on corpses or a person who is morbidly interested in death or obsessed with macabre subjects. It can be found in horror movies and literature, as well as in phrases like 'ghoul pool,' 'ghoul school,' and 'ghoul friend.'