ghostly
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ghost·ly

adjective \ˈgōst-lē\
ghost·li·erghost·li·est

Definition of GHOSTLY

1
: of or relating to the soul : spiritual
2
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a ghost : spectral
ghost·li·ness noun
ghostly adverb

Examples of GHOSTLY

  1. A ghostly figure appears in the house at night.

First Known Use of GHOSTLY

before 12th century

Rhymes with GHOSTLY

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