as in spectral
of or relating to a ghost
A ghostly figure appears in the house at night.
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Recent Examples of ghostly
Ticket Information Beneath the modern bustle of Euston Station lies a ghostly network of unused tunnels, platforms, and passageways that once formed part of the early Underground.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
However, this ghostly nature also makes neutrinos incredibly tough to detect.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 June 2025
So having him as the ghostly presence in the show is about his relationship with Chloe.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 30 May 2025
Flocking is used to create an ashy look and prints are diffused, taking on a ghostly essence.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
However, this ghostly nature also makes neutrinos incredibly tough to detect.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 June 2025
So having him as the ghostly presence in the show is about his relationship with Chloe.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 30 May 2025
Flocking is used to create an ashy look and prints are diffused, taking on a ghostly essence.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ghostly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghostly
Adjective
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Smoother portions of the image, like the person’s cheek or forehead, have low spectral frequencies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Figures stretch, thin out, and dissolve into space, simultaneously monumental and spectral.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since no distributions are paid in a Zero-Coupon DST, an investor may need to pay out-of-pocket for any taxes owed on this phantom income.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But Wildcat Dome is a novel that teems with ghosts and phantom voices, and also uses its highly symbolic characters to navigate a critical period in the history of a nation.—
Book Marks
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Ghostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghostly. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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