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Ghoulish Definition & Meaning

ghoulish
adjective
  1. suggesting the horror of death and decay; "morbid details"

"Ghoulish" in song lyrics

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  • "Still we maintain without image all ghoulish"
    Rise & The Avid Record Collector f/ Substantial — New York

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Frequently asked questions

What does ghoulish mean?
suggesting the horror of death and decay; "morbid details"
What part of speech is ghoulish?
Ghoulish is an adjective.

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