Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ghoulish
adjective
/ˈɡuː.lɪʃ/
Definition
Relating to or resembling a ghoul, often associated with morbid fascination or cruelty.
Examples
- His ghoulish laughter echoed in the dark, empty hallway.
- The movie was filled with ghoulish scenes that left the audience shivering.
- She had a ghoulish interest in true crime stories that startled her friends.
Meaning
Ghoulish describes something that is gruesome, involving death, or that displays a disturbing delight in the macabre.
Synonyms
- Gruesome
- Macabre
- Morbid
- Frightening
- Horrific
