ghostly

adjective
UK: /ˈɡəʊst.li/
US: /ˈɡoʊst.li/

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a ghost.

    1. A ghostly figure appeared in the old photograph.
    2. The abandoned house had a ghostly atmosphere that made us feel uneasy with strange ghostly shadows dancing around.

  2. Pale or faint, as if resembling a ghost.

    1. She had a ghostly pallor after being ill.
    2. The moonlight cast a ghostly glow over the quiet, empty graveyard and the landscape beyond it.

Synonyms

unearthly phantom ghastly ethereal spectral
ghostly adverb

  1. In a manner resembling a ghost; eerily.

    1. She moved ghostly through the fog.
    2. The ship appeared ghostly on the horizon, silently gliding through the thick mist towards the shore.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ghostly" in English means: Resembling or characteristic of a ghost., Pale or faint, as if resembling a ghost..

The phonetic transcription of "ghostly" is /ˈɡəʊst.li/ in British English and /ˈɡoʊst.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ghostly": unearthly, phantom, ghastly, ethereal, spectral.

Example usage of "ghostly": "A ghostly figure appeared in the old photograph.". More examples on the page.