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ghoulish

[ˈɡuːlɪʃ]

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!

  • Example

    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

Synonyms for ghoulish

Phrases with ghoulish

  • humor that is morbid or macabre in nature

    Example

    His jokes about death and decay were considered ghoulish humor by some.

  • a feeling of pleasure or excitement derived from something morbid or macabre

    Example

    Some people take ghoulish delight in watching horror movies.

  • ghoulish curiosity

    an intense desire to know or learn about something morbid or macabre

    Example

    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

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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.