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ghostly

adjective

ghost·​ly ˈgōst-lē How to pronounce ghostly (audio)
ghostlier; ghostliest
1
: of or relating to the soul : spiritual
2
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a ghost : spectral
ghostliness noun
ghostly adverb

Example Sentences

A ghostly figure appears in the house at night.
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ghostly was before the 12th century

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