Ghostly

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊstli/

Definitions of ghostly

adjective resembling or characteristic of a ghost, especially in being mysterious, eerie, or unnatural

Example Sentences

A1 The ghostly figure floated through the room.

A2 She heard a ghostly voice whispering in the darkness.

B1 The old abandoned house had a ghostly atmosphere.

B2 The ghostly apparition appeared only at midnight.

C1 The ghostly presence seemed to linger long after the séance ended.

C2 The ghostly specter haunted the castle for centuries.

Examples of ghostly in a Sentence

formal The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by ghostly apparitions.

informal I swear I saw something ghostly in that abandoned house last night!

slang That place gives me the creeps, it's so ghostly.

figurative Her voice had a ghostly quality to it, as if it was coming from beyond the grave.

Grammatical Forms of ghostly

• past tense: ghosted
• plural: ghostlies
• comparative: ghostlier
• superlative: ghostliest
• present tense: ghostly
• future tense: will be ghostly
• perfect tense: has been ghostly
• continuous tense: is being ghostly
• singular: ghostly
• positive degree: ghostly
• infinitive: to ghostly
• gerund: ghostlying
• participle: ghostlyed

Origin and Evolution of ghostly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ghostly' originated from the Old English word 'gāstlic' which meant 'spiritual' or 'pertaining to ghosts'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ghostly' evolved to refer more specifically to things related to ghosts or the supernatural, rather than just spiritual matters.