ghostlike

adjective

Definition of ghostlikenext
as in ghostly

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Recent Examples of ghostlike Diners have toasted to him ever since, trading stories of feeling ghostlike brushes along their legs during Lowcountry meals. — Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghostlike
  1. ghostly
  2. spectral
  3. phantom
Adjective
  • From ghostly needlepoint pillows to pumpkin patch candles, cozy throw blankets, outdoor decor, coffee mugs, serving bowls, and more, these Halloween picks are perfect for welcoming the new season in style.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The large works seem to be on the verge of becoming ghostly, bleached by the same relentless Florida sunlight that makes Miami Beach so visually seductive.
    — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of ghostly
Adjective
  • The spectral are getting louder, more insistent, more prevalent, and our literature, our cinema, reflect this.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The stairwell of the North Tower, or the five charred, spectral stories still standing, was being targeted for potential recoveries, and for good reason.
    — Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of spectral
Adjective
  • By pitting different mathematical approaches against each other, the team can determine whether their simulations reveal genuine fluid physics or merely phantom software glitches.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Previous visitors have reported temperature drops, phantom footsteps and the sound of a person gasping for air.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of phantom

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“Ghostlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghostlike. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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