My brother tried to be ghoulish, but his ghost sheet had smiley-face emojis printed all over it.
Mom’s ghoulish laugh during the horror movie was scarier than the actual monster.
The cupcakes looked ghoulish with green frosting, gummy worms, and one eyeball rolling off the side.
Grandpa did a ghoulish zombie walk, then stopped to fix his back and ask for a snack.
I wore such ghoulish makeup that my dog refused to fetch my slipper and hid behind the couch.
Late at night, a child saw a ghoulish figure at the window. The ghoulish face had hollow eyes and dirt-smeared teeth. The ghoulish shadow crept down the hall, leaving cold air. She froze, then tossed a blanket over the ghoulish doll and switched on the light. The ghoulish fear eased into a shy laugh.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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