Dark And Eerie Words

adjective causing great horror or fear; frightful

• The crime scene was a ghastly sight, with blood spattered everywhere.
• I can't believe you're wearing that ghastly sweater to the party.
• That horror movie was so ghastly, I couldn't sleep for days.
• The politician's ghastly behavior was a stain on his reputation.

adjective of or relating to a tomb or sepulcher; funereal or gloomy

• The sepulchral atmosphere of the ancient tomb was filled with a sense of solemnity.
• The old cemetery had a really creepy, sepulchral vibe to it.
• I ain't going near that sepulchral place, it gives me the heebie-jeebies.
• The sepulchral silence in the room indicated that something was terribly wrong.

adverb used to describe a situation or action that causes fear or terror

• The loud thunderstorm outside was affrightfully loud, causing many to seek shelter.
• I was affrightfully scared when I heard a strange noise in the dark alley.
• That horror movie was affrightfully good, I couldn't sleep for days!
• The thought of public speaking affrightfully terrifies me.