Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ghostly
Adjective
/ˈɡoʊstli/
Definition
Pertaining to or resembling a ghost; often evoking a sense of mystery or eeriness.
Examples
- The ghostly figure floated through the old mansion.
- She had a ghostly pallor, as though she had seen a spirit.
- The moonlight cast a ghostly glow over the landscape.
Meaning
The term ‘ghostly’ relates to something that appears spectral or insubstantial, often associated with spirits or hauntings. It can describe anything that has an ethereal quality or eerie presence.
Synonyms
- Apparitional
- Spectral
- Phantom
- Eerie
- Spooky
