ghoulish
1 synonym for ghoulish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Showing a morbid delight in death, gore, or suffering.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ghoulish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ghoulish grin
ghoulish delight
ghoulish fascination
Etymology
From ghoul plus the adjective suffix -ish.
Full origin of ghoulish →Frequently asked questions
What does “ghoulish” mean?
The word “ghoulish” means showing a morbid delight in death, gore, or suffering. In plain terms, creepily fascinated with death, gore, or macabre things.
How do you pronounce “ghoulish”?
“Ghoulish” is pronounced GOO-lihsh (/ˈɡuː.lɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ghoulish” in a sentence?
Here is “ghoulish” used in a sentence: “The tabloid ran a ghoulish photo of the crash scene.”
What part of speech is “ghoulish”?
“Ghoulish” is an adjective.
