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Nightmarish in a sentence

Nightmarish | Nightmarishly

Nightmarish meaning

Resembling a nightmare.

Synonyms of Nightmarish

bloodcurdling hair-raising alarming

Using Nightmarish

  • The main meaning on this page is: Resembling a nightmare.
  • Useful related words include: bloodcurdling, hair-raising, alarming.
  • In the example corpus, nightmarish often appears in combinations such as: the nightmarish, is nightmarish, of nightmarish.

Context around Nightmarish

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 8 middle, 7 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Nightmarish

  • In this selection, "nightmarish" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, truly, mysterious, 2016, traffic and substance stand out and add context to how "nightmarish" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a mysterious nightmarish town that and after a nightmarish 2016 season. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "nightmarish" sits close to words such as accumulates, adventurers and agribusiness, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with nightmarish

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

The maternity scandals that have shamed the country grow more nightmarish. (11 words)

Corinthian, the nightmarish demon, is bound to the will of Madison Flynn. (12 words)

Peters has nightmarish dreams of defeating Daniel Cummings in the next elections. (12 words)

At the center of these otherworldly jaunts is a mysterious new drug called “Soy Sauce,” a nightmarish substance accidentally injected by David that allows him to jump through time and space, into and out of alternate dimensions. (37 words)

The Netflix series, created by Charlie Brooker, returns for Season 6 after a four-year hiatus — during which time I can only assume Brooker cooked up some truly nightmarish scenarios for us to freak out over. (36 words)

Sure, the gameplay might not have aged that well, but the nightmarish nature of the world and its characters is something that still sticks with players long after they're done playing this game. (34 words)

Example sentences (20)

Adam Armstrong’s first two seasons at Saints were nightmarish from an output standpoint but the number nine has stepped up this campaign.

After a nightmarish 2016 season regarding horse fatalities, Del Mar has been one of the safest tracks in the country.

As drivers navigated through this unexpected culinary obstacle course, lines of vehicles formed on either side of the bridge, creating a nightmarish traffic scenario.

At the center of these otherworldly jaunts is a mysterious new drug called “Soy Sauce,” a nightmarish substance accidentally injected by David that allows him to jump through time and space, into and out of alternate dimensions.

But the venue had moved on just a few years after the Channel 4 documentary, leaving behind a sordid array of nightmarish insides as the brothel moved itself down the road.

Corinthian, the nightmarish demon, is bound to the will of Madison Flynn.

Despite its past and its flaws, the country is open, fair-minded, and in no way the nightmarish regime of white privilege portrayed in left-wing caricature.

His visage is truly nightmarish, and he serves as one of the first demons that Tanjiro takes out using his newly-acquired Water Breathing skills.

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Kimimaro Kaguya is the only known character to be seen using his clan's nightmarish kekkei genkai, known as shikotsumyaku.

Peters has nightmarish dreams of defeating Daniel Cummings in the next elections.

Ron DeSantis just got the deepfake treatment in a grotesque that is both nightmarish and laugh-out-loud funny.

Set in 1960s Taiwan when the population was under martial law, the player takes the role of a student named Ray as she wanders a nightmarish version of her school.

Sure, the gameplay might not have aged that well, but the nightmarish nature of the world and its characters is something that still sticks with players long after they're done playing this game.

The 2011 film Hanna even shot its climax amid its nightmarish landscape.

The fan-favorite season 2 continues the story of the self-appointed Sherriff, Boyd Stevens, and other characters in a mysterious nightmarish town that traps everyone who enters it.

The maternity scandals that have shamed the country grow more nightmarish.

The Netflix series, created by Charlie Brooker, returns for Season 6 after a four-year hiatus — during which time I can only assume Brooker cooked up some truly nightmarish scenarios for us to freak out over.

The result is a nightmarish roguelike game where players investigate one of many mysteries plaguing the small town of Shiokawa.

The roughly minute-long trailer showcases the game's nightmarish atmosphere, various horrifying monsters, and its puzzle-based gameplay mechanics.

This near-horror take on a children's classic sets apart from others, and the flat voice acting adds to the nightmarish effect of the film.

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Common combinations with nightmarish

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "nightmarish" in a sentence?
An example: "Adam Armstrong’s first two seasons at Saints were nightmarish from an output standpoint but the number nine has stepped up this campaign." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "nightmarish" from authentic English texts.
What does "nightmarish" mean?
Nightmarish means: Resembling a nightmare.
What are synonyms of "nightmarish"?
Common synonyms of "nightmarish" include: bloodcurdling, hair-raising, alarming.
How many example sentences with "nightmarish" are there?
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