Synonyms of ghostly

ghostly

adjective

as in spectral

of or relating to a ghost

A ghostly figure appears in the house at night.

Related Words

• spectral
• phantom
• dead
• ghostlike
• deadly
• mortal
• murderous
• deathly
• lifeless
• mortuary
• inert
• cadaverous
• inactive
• still
• quiescent
• fell
• killer
• fatal
• inoperative
• lethal
• macabre
• fateful
• baleful
• pestilent

Dissimilar Words

• active
• breathing
• live
• alive
• living
• animate
• vital
• whole
• sound
• well
• animated
• vivacious
• healthy
• wholesome
• robust
• hearty
• fit
• hale
• chipper
• able-bodied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ghostly

When Brolin’s voice takes on a ghostly presence inside the whale, the emotional insistence grows louder without becoming more persuasive. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Despite gazing at the ghostly presence in full, Bela’s parents don’t seem all that spooked, even when the young girl is tossed around like a rag doll during an anniversary gathering at their home. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

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