Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
noun an act of haunting or the state of being haunted
A1 The haunting of the old house scared the children.
A2 She couldn't shake off the haunting feeling that someone was watching her.
B1 The haunting melody of the song stayed with me long after it ended.
B2 The haunting memories of war still lingered in his mind.
C1 The haunting beauty of the landscape took my breath away.
C2 The haunting presence of the past could be felt in every corner of the historic building.
adjective causing an uneasy or fearful feeling; evoking a sense of dread or unease
A1 The old, abandoned house had a haunting atmosphere.
A2 She heard a haunting melody coming from the piano in the empty room.
B1 The haunting memories of war still lingered in the minds of the survivors.
B2 The haunting beauty of the deserted landscape captivated the artist's imagination.
C1 The haunting presence of the ghostly figure sent shivers down her spine.
C2 The haunting music of the opera echoed through the grand theater, leaving the audience in awe.
formal The haunting melody of the violin echoed through the concert hall.
informal I can't shake off the haunting feeling that someone is watching me.
slang That horror movie was so haunting, it gave me chills.
figurative The memories of that day still linger in her mind, haunting her dreams.
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