adjective having a morbid or unhealthy interest in death or horror
The ghoulish creature lurked in the shadows, waiting to pounce on its unsuspecting victims.
Visitors screamed in terror as they encountered the ghoulish actors portraying zombies and ghosts.
The ghoulish decorations included fake tombstones, skeletons, and eerie lighting.
The artist's ghoulish paintings depicted scenes of death and decay, evoking a sense of macabre beauty.
In horror novels, the writer used ghoulish descriptions to create a sense of fear and unease.
The psychologist studied the fascination with ghoulish imagery in popular culture as a means of understanding human behavior.
The film director used ghoulish special effects to enhance the horror elements of the movie.
The costume designer created ghoulish costumes for the actors in the haunted house attraction.