ghostly meaning
UK US /ˈɡoʊstli/ 2 syllables
ghostly (adjective): resembling or characteristic of a phantom.
Definition of ghostly
- resembling or characteristic of a phantom
- a ghostly face at the window
- a phantasmal presence in the room
- spectral emanations
- spiritual tappings at a seance
Synonyms: apparitional, ghostlike, phantasmal, spectral, spiritual
Similar: supernatural
Related forms: ghost, ghostliness
How to pronounce ghostly
ghostly is pronounced /ˈɡoʊstli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with ghostly
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with GH · words ending in LY · 7-letter words
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