Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ghostly-figure

Noun
/ˈɡoʊstli ˈfɪɡjər/
Definition
A spectral or ethereal being that appears to resemble a person, often associated with haunting or supernatural elements.
Examples
  • During the dark stormy night, she swore she saw a ghostly figure standing at the edge of the woods.
  • Many believe that ghostly figures can be seen in old castles, especially during the witching hour.
  • The ghostly figure glided silently across the room, leaving everyone in the audience in suspense.
Meaning
The term ‘ghostly figure’ refers to an apparition or spirit that is often believed to be the spirit of a deceased person. These figures are typically depicted as translucent or shadowy and evoke a feeling of eeriness or otherworldliness.
Synonyms
  • Apparition
  • Specter
  • Phantom
  • Spirit
  • Wraith