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ghoulish

[goo-lish] / ˈgu lɪʃ /


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Making it public, therefore, was viewed as a ghoulish act by many, including Salon’s former national correspondent Bruce Shapiro.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

What makes the character indelible is the ghoulish heavy makeup, a bright red wig with tiny bangs, and oversized tinted sunglasses -- a cartoonish look that has gone viral.

From Barron's Mar. 15, 2026

Stephen jumped out of his skin when a ghoulish hand shot out of a grave during one of the missions - much to Claudia's delight.

From BBC Jan. 23, 2026

Critics of prediction markets decry betting on wars as ghoulish and tasteless.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 8, 2026

I knew it would be torturous to go through the thick blackness of Uncle Willie’s bedroom, but it would be easier than staying around to hear the ghoulish story.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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