adverb
- in a way that shows an unhealthy or morbid interest in death, violence, or suffering
Usage: often used to describe behavior or attitudes that are disturbing or distasteful
Examples
- He ghoulishly collected newspaper clippings about famous crimes.
- The horror film fans ghoulishly discussed the most gruesome scenes.
- She ghoulishly joked about the accident, which made everyone uncomfortable.
- The museum's exhibit on medieval torture devices was ghoulishly fascinating to some visitors.
- He ghoulishly delighted in hearing stories about disasters and tragedies.