Ghoulish and Lurid

Ghoulish

Ghoulish adjective - Suggesting the horror of death and decay.

Lurid and ghoulish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lurid" instead an adjective "Ghoulish".

Nearby Word: ghoul

Lurid

Lurid adjective - Extremely disturbing or repellent.

Ghoulish and lurid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ghoulish" instead an adjective "Lurid".

Nearby Word: luridly
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