ghoulish

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Having the appearance or characteristics of a ghoul; resembling a ghost, especially in being frightening or terrifying.

  - "The old house was ghoulish, with its cracked windows and peeling paint."
  - "The ghoulish laughter echoed through the dark forest."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ghoulish
spooky , creepy , bloody , screamy , peaky , leaky

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Variants

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ghoulish , ghoulishly , ghoulishness , ghoulishnesses

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Etymology

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Originating from the Middle English word 'goul' or 'goull', meaning 'demon' or 'evil spirit'. The modern English term 'ghoulish' derives from this root.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ghoul' is also used to describe a person who delights in frightening or terrifying others.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that ghouls can disguise themselves as humans and lure their victims with food or drink.

3. The term 'ghastly' is related to 'ghoulish', meaning causing fear or terror, and derives from the same Middle English root.

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Related Concepts

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1. ghouls: Supernatural beings that feed on human remains, often depicted as terrifying or frightening.

2. specters: Ghosts or apparitions, often depicted as translucent figures that can be seen after death.

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Culture

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Ghouls are often depicted as supernatural beings in various cultures, particularly in Middle Eastern and South Asian folklore. They are typically portrayed as scavengers who feed on human remains. In literature, ghouls have appeared in works such as 'The Arabian Nights', 'One Thousand and One Nights', and 'Frankenstein'.

How to Memorize "ghoulish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, creepy scene with a ghoulish figure, perhaps a skeleton or a monster with glowing eyes. Visualize the details of its appearance and the eerie surroundings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ghoulish' with the feeling of fear or terror, and with images of dark, creepy places and supernatural beings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'ghoulish' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'Ghouls have long, sharpish teeth' or 'Ghoulish = Ghosts with long, sharpish teeth'.

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