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ghostlike

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Synonyms & Antonyms of ghostlike

as in ghostly, spectral

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for ghostlike

ghostly,
phantom,
spectral

dead,
deadly,
deathly,
mortal,
mortuary

cadaverous

inactive,
inert,
inoperative,
lifeless,
quiescent,
still

macabre

baleful,
fatal,
fateful,
fell,
killer,
lethal,
murderous,
pestilent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for ghostlike

active,
alive,
animate,
breathing,
live,
living

animated,
vital,
vivacious

able-bodied,
chipper,
fit,
hale,
healthy,
hearty,
robust,
sound,
well,
whole,
wholesome

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