ghoulish
Americanadjective
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strangely diabolical or cruel; monstrous.
a ghoulish and questionable sense of humor.
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showing fascination with death, disease, maiming, etc.; morbid.
ghoulish curiosity.
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of, relating to, or like a ghoul or ghouls.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- ghoulishly adverb
- ghoulishness noun
Etymology
Origin of ghoulish
Example Sentences
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“Boo! Boo! Watch me, Fredrick. What fun! Doesn’t this look ghoulish?”
From Literature
Actors played all types of ghoulish creatures, including orcs and vampires.
From Los Angeles Times
Aficionados will delight in minor details such as being close enough to touch the ghoulish monkey music box from the original, and being within breathing distance of the performers in these famous roles.
The backlash against the segment was fierce and immediate, with critics calling Acosta “ghoulish” and “manipulative.”
From Los Angeles Times
It’s impossible to recapture the magic of the first season, but Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, starring Jenna Ortega, bristles with its own ghoulish charm.
From Los Angeles Times
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