ghoulish

adjective

Definition of ghoulishnext
as in ghostly

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Recent Examples of ghoulish The ghoulish gathering is intended for attendees 17 and older. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 Horror hounds might get annoyed at how James is methodical in detailing the various factors influencing Hana to take ghoulish acts and even start making ash out of an obese corpse that her class is studying. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 21 May 2026 The gigs have a ghoulish tint, since the basic idea is for former employees to teach AI how to do their old jobs. — Krystle Vermes, Futurism, 13 May 2026 The context that so many Democrats leave out is that when the law was passed, the United States was contending with a ghoulish infrastructure of laws and policies that were explicitly aimed at Black Americans. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ghoulish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghoulish
  1. ghostly
  2. spectral
  3. ghastly
  4. eerie
  5. spooky
  6. haunting
  7. creepy
  8. ghostlike
Adjective
  • The rapper, who has the small role of a bard in Nolan’s cinematic retelling of the Greek epic poem, weaves together Homer’s prose with modern lyricism on the ghostly track that alludes to Odysseus’ long journey.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Running that corner of the internet is the SIE crew, who have been dropping ghostly sub-10-minute EPs semi-regularly that really dial in on their hushed mania.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
Definition of ghostly
Adjective
  • She’s represented here by a woman dematerializing headfirst, seemingly outlived only by her pendulous breasts, and a sparse landscape where a spectral figure peeks up from the bottom edge.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • This chamber spotlights the prevalence and power of the spectral and supernatural in film, with ghosts serving as inspiration for special and visual effects innovation.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Definition of spectral
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  • Wilder’s work has since faced criticism for depicting some ghastly attitudes toward Native Americans.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
  • The 1963 demolition of the original Penn Station, one of the great 20th century American edifices, was a ghastly mistake that New York has lived with and tried to correct for six decades.
    — Andy Byford, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of ghastly
Adjective
  • If Walt Disney World is the happiest place on Earth, then Burj Al Babas in northwestern Türkiye might be the eeriest.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • The Little Mermaid was widely criticized for the eerie appearance of the creatures which inhabit its undersea world.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of eerie
Adjective
  • The scene when Emily Blunt speaks in alien tongues was deeply spooky.
    — Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Rebecca Hall is an incredible horror heroine, turning in phenomenally spooky and pained performances in The Night House and Resurrection.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Definition of spooky
Adjective
  • This is a moody, weird, haunting, often beautiful film, punctuated by sudden violence and horror.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Neill was characteristically humble about his role in this haunting masterpiece.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of haunting
Adjective
  • Nolan adds his signature intensity to the cop drama, benefitted by one of Williams' creepiest performances.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Now, your precious pooch can collect the creepy monster bag charms, too, with their very own Labubu dog toys.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026
Definition of creepy
Adjective
  • Diners have toasted to him ever since, trading stories of feeling ghostlike brushes along their legs during Lowcountry meals.
    — Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of ghostlike

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