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ghostly

/ˈɡoʊs.tli/ adjective · British & US
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What does ghostly mean?

adjective

Having a faint or eerie quality; resembling a ghost. Often used to describe something that is mysterious, strange, or supernatural.

Example

"The old mansion had a ghostly appearance in the moonlight, its windows glowing with an otherworldly light."

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