GHOUL Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

ghoul

noun

ˈgül

as in demon

an evil spirit in Arabic folklore, ghouls could change their shapes but had one unchanging feature: donkey's hooves for feet

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Examples of ghoul in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Grab your boos and ghouls—we’re kicking off Halloween early this year. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024 And while orange is always holiday-appropriate during the spookiest time of the year, the coffee chain is shaking things up with a playful dose of purple for guys and girls—and ghouls—to enjoy. —

Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024 Downtown Pleasant Hill invites all goblins, ghosts and ghouls to a Halloween Spooktacular complete with face painting and balloon twisting, plus free goodie bags with treats (while supplies last). —

Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024 Halloween is full of goblins, ghouls, jack-o’-lanterns, skeletons, and candy. —

Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ghoul

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