Meaning & Definition of word "Ghastly"
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Ghastly
ˈɡæstli
adjective:
- 1. Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre.
- Example: The abandoned house had a ghastly appearance, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.
- 2. Extremely unpleasant or bad.
- Example: The meal was ghastly; I couldn't finish it due to its awful taste.
- 3. Deathly pale; resembling a ghost.
- Example: She looked ghastly after the long night of studying.
Etymology
Middle English, from ghost + -ly
Common Phrases and Expressions
ghastly mistake:
A very serious or shocking error.
ghastly performance:
A performance that is very poor or disappointing.
Related Words
ghost:
the spirit of a dead person.
horror:
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
Slang Meanings of ghastly
Meaning: Really bad; awful.
Example Sentence: That movie was ghastly!
Meaning: Eerie or spooky.
Example Sentence: The old house gave me a ghastly feeling.