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gruselig

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Adjective

gruselig

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʁuːzəlɪç/

creepy, spooky (evoking fear)

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Meanings

Adjective
  1. creepy, spooky (evoking fear)

Example sentence

Der alte Dachboden ist nachts richtig gruselig.

The old attic is really creepy at night.

Usage

  • eine gruselige Geschichte — A spooky or creepy story.
  • gruselig / lustig — Frightening versus funny; gruselig describes the effect on the audience.
Extra sentence

Im Keller hörten wir ein gruseliges Geräusch.

We heard a creepy noise in the cellar.