Ghastly

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæstli/

Definitions of ghastly

adjective causing great horror or fear; frightful

Example Sentences

A1 The haunted house was ghastly.

A2 She had a ghastly nightmare last night.

B1 The crime scene was described as ghastly by the witnesses.

B2 The movie's special effects created a ghastly atmosphere.

C1 The ghastly truth about the situation slowly emerged.

C2 The artist's depiction of war was both haunting and ghastly.

Examples of ghastly in a Sentence

formal The crime scene was a ghastly sight, with blood spattered everywhere.

informal I can't believe you're wearing that ghastly sweater to the party.

slang That horror movie was so ghastly, I couldn't sleep for days.

figurative The politician's ghastly behavior was a stain on his reputation.

Grammatical Forms of ghastly

• past tense: ghastlied
• plural: ghastlies
• comparative: ghastlier
• superlative: ghastliest
• present tense: ghastly
• future tense: will be ghastly
• perfect tense: have been ghastly
• continuous tense: is being ghastly
• singular: ghastly
• positive degree: ghastly
• infinitive: to be ghastly
• gerund: ghastlying
• participle: ghastlyed

Origin and Evolution of ghastly

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ghastly' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'gaestlic' meaning terrifying or dreadful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ghastly' has retained its meaning of something causing great horror or fear, but it may also be used more broadly to describe something extremely unpleasant or disagreeable.