ghastful

adjective

ghast·​ful ˈgast-fəl How to pronounce ghastful (audio)
archaic
ghastfully adverb archaic

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ghastful was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Ghastful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghastful. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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