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ghostly

adjective

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

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Word length
7
Starts with
G
Ends with
Y
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɡoʊstli

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adjective

  1. resembling or characteristic of a phantom

    “a ghostly face at the window”

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Example Sentences

a ghostly face at the window
a phantasmal presence in the room
spectral emanations
spiritual tappings at a seance

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