Spooky Vocabulary

adjective causing fear or terror; scary

• The sudden loud noise was quite frightening and caused a lot of panic among the crowd.
• I find horror movies really frightening, they always give me nightmares.
• That haunted house was so spooky, it was downright frightening!
• The thought of failing the exam was like a frightening shadow looming over her.

adverb used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, typically to convey a sense of fear or alarm

• The situation was frightfully serious and required immediate attention.
• I'm frightfully tired after staying up all night studying.
• That horror movie was frightfully good, I couldn't stop screaming!
• The news of his resignation came as a frightfully cold shower to the team.

adjective causing great horror or fear; frightful

• The crime scene was a ghastly sight, with blood spattered everywhere.
• I can't believe you're wearing that ghastly sweater to the party.
• That horror movie was so ghastly, I couldn't sleep for days.
• The politician's ghastly behavior was a stain on his reputation.

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

• The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by ghostly apparitions.
• I swear I saw something ghostly in that abandoned house last night!
• That place gives me the creeps, it's so ghostly.
• Her voice had a ghostly quality to it, as if it was coming from beyond the grave.

noun a place frequented by a ghost or spirit

verb to visit often or continually

• The ghost of the old king is said to haunt the castle grounds.
• I swear I saw a ghost haunt that old abandoned house last night.
• That creepy feeling you get when you think someone is watching you can really haunt you.
• The memories of her past mistakes continue to haunt her in her dreams.

noun an act of haunting or the state of being haunted

adjective causing an uneasy or fearful feeling; evoking a sense of dread or unease

• The haunting melody of the violin echoed through the concert hall.
• I can't shake off the haunting feeling that someone is watching me.
• That horror movie was so haunting, it gave me chills.
• The memories of that day still linger in her mind, haunting her dreams.

noun a sound resembling a prolonged s

verb to make a sharp sibilant sound

• The snake let out a loud hiss as a warning to stay away.
• I could hear the cat hiss when I got too close to its food.
• The angry customer began to hiss insults at the cashier.
• The sound of the wind through the trees was like a gentle hiss in the night.

noun an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

adjective causing feelings of fear, shock, or disgust

• The horror genre is known for its ability to evoke fear and suspense in audiences.
• I love watching horror movies with my friends, it always gets us screaming!
• That haunted house was so creepy, it gave me the heebee jeebees!
• The horror of losing a loved one can feel like a never-ending nightmare.

noun a long, loud, mournful cry or sound

adjective making or accompanied by a howling sound

• The wind outside was so strong that it created a constant howling sound.
• I could hear the howling of the wind all night long.
• The howling from the storm was so loud, it kept me up all night.
• The howling of the crowd could be heard from miles away after the team won the championship.

noun a harsh, high-pitched sound

verb to make a harsh, high-pitched sound

• The screech of the brakes could be heard from a distance.
• I hate it when motorcycles screech by my house late at night.
• The screech of the chalk on the blackboard was unbearable.
• Her screech of laughter filled the room with joy.

verb to cause fear or terror in; frighten

• The loud noise of thunder affrightened the young child.
• I didn't mean to affrighten you with my sudden appearance.
• The horror movie affrightened me so much that I couldn't sleep.
• The thought of failing affrightens me more than anything else.