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Synonyms & Antonyms of spectral
of, relating to, or suggestive of a ghost
- They spotted a spectral figure in the window of the old abandoned house.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for spectral
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for spectral
- animated,
- bouncing,
- brisk,
- energetic,
- frisky,
- gay,
- jaunty,
- jazzy,
- lively,
- peppy,
- perky,
- pert,
- racy,
- snappy,
- spanking,
- sparky,
- spirited,
- sprightful,
- sprightly,
- springy,
- vigorous,
- vital,
- vivacious,
- zippy
- detectable,
- discernible
- (also discernable),
- noticeable,
- observable,
- palpable,
- sensible,
- tangible,
- visible
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The first known use of spectral was in 1769
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