Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ghastly
adjective
/ˈɡæstli/
Definition
causing great horror or fear; extremely unpleasant.
Examples
- The crime scene was a ghastly sight that haunted the witnesses for years.
- She gave a ghastly laugh that sent chills down my spine.
- His ghastly condition worried all the doctors.
Meaning
Ghastly describes something that is shockingly frightful or terrible, often related to death or extreme misery.
Synonyms
- horrific
- gruesome
- frightening
- dreadful
