ghostly meaning

UK US /ˈɡoʊstli/ 2 syllables

ghostly (adjective): resembling or characteristic of a phantom.

Definition of ghostly

  1. 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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