nightmarish
1 synonym for nightmarish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Extremely unpleasant, frightening, or stressful, like a nightmare.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bloodcurdling
Etymology
From nightmare + -ish.
Full origin of nightmarish →Frequently asked questions
What does “nightmarish” mean?
The word “nightmarish” means extremely unpleasant, frightening, or stressful, like a nightmare. In plain terms, so bad or frightening it resembles a nightmare.
How do you use “nightmarish” in a sentence?
Here is “nightmarish” used in a sentence: “The traffic on the way to the airport was nightmarish.”
What part of speech is “nightmarish”?
“Nightmarish” is an adjective.
