: sad or beautiful in a way that is difficult to forget
The old prison camp is a haunting reminder of the country's dark past.
the haunting sounds of the violin
the haunting beauty of her voice
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“Haunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/haunting. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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