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Nightmarish

Verb / ˈnaɪˌtmerɪʃ / Another word for nightmarish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing or relating to nightmares; very frightening or unpleasant

Synonyms & similar words

hairraising bloodcurdling terrifying horrifying frightening scary spooky creepy eerie macabre chilling unsettling disturbing ghastly grim grisly horrible dreadful appalling atrocious awful terrible

Example sentences

  1. The thought of going to school during a pandemic was nightmarish for many students.
  2. The horror movie was so nightmarish that I had nightmares for days.
  3. The roller coaster ride was a nightmarish experience for the timid girl.

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  • I'm afraid of losing my obscurity. Genuineness only thrives in the dark. Like celery. - Aldous Huxley
  • The most nightmarish feeling in the world is suddenly to feel like throwing up in your mouth. - Curtis Sittenfeld
  • The world is a nightmarish slumlord. - David Mitchell

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