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ghostly

/ˈɡoʊstli/

Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Having the appearance or qualities of a ghost; intangible, translucent, and ethereal.

    - "The ghostly apparition floated through the room."
    - "The moon cast a ghostly glow over the graveyard."
  • adjective

    2. Relating to or suggesting ghosts or the supernatural.

    - "She told ghostly tales around the campfire."
    - "The ghostly mansion was said to be haunted."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡoʊstli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with ghostly
astonishly , mistily , silently , relentlessly , resolutely
Variants
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ghostlier , ghostliest , ghostliness , ghostlinesses , ghostly
Etymology
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Originally meant 'lightly or easily raised or driven,' later came to mean 'light, insubstantial, or translucent.' From Old English gastlic, meaning 'spiritual, holy,' later 'ghostly, spectral.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'ghost in the machine' refers to the idea that there is a non-physical consciousness or soul that animates the body.

  2. The term 'ghost town' refers to a deserted town or settlement.

  3. Ghostly appearances have been reported in various cultures throughout history, from ancient Greece and Rome to modern times.


Related Concepts
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  1. supernatural: The ghostly belongs to the supernatural domain, which includes entities, events, and phenomena that go beyond the natural world.

  2. paranormal: The ghostly falls under the paranormal category, which encompasses phenomena that are beyond the scope of scientific explanation.


Culture
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Ghostly has been a prevalent theme in various forms of art and literature, including literature such as Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol,' Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven,' and films like 'The Sixth Sense.' It is often used to create a sense of mystery, suspense, and fear.

How to Memorize "ghostly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a transparent, glowing figure moving silently through a dimly lit room. Visualize the way the figure interacts with its surroundings and the emotions it evokes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ghostly' with the feeling of fear or suspense, or with images of ethereal, translucent beings.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'ghostly' with the word 'spooky,' which shares a similar meaning and is easier to remember.


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