Gruselig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gruselig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "creepy", "spooky" or "scary". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "gruselig"

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Meanings of "gruselig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Frightening or creepy, often due to mystery or the supernatural"

"Gruselig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Film war wirklich gruselig und ich konnte nicht schlafen.The film was really creepy and I couldn't sleep.
  2. Die alte Villa sieht bei Nacht besonders gruselig aus.The old mansion looks especially spooky at night.
  3. Er erzählte eine gruselige Geschichte über Geister.He told a scary story about ghosts.

2.) "In a frightening or creepy way"

"Gruselig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Musik spielte gruselig im Hintergrund.The music played creepily in the background.
  2. Der Wind heulte gruselig durch die Bäume.The wind howled eerily through the trees.
  3. Die Tür knarrte gruselig in der Stille der Nacht.The door creaked spookily in the silence of the night.
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