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ghastly Definition and Meaning in English (ghastly definition)

adjective
Synonyms:dreadfulhorribleterrible
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Ghastly definition: Describing something that is extremely unpleasant, shocking, or dreadful, often causing fear or disgust.

Definitions of Ghastly

  1. 1adjective(standard)

    Describing something that is extremely unpleasant, shocking, or dreadful, often causing fear or disgust.

  2. 2adjective(standard)

    Referring to a person's appearance that is pale, sickly, and suggests illness or distress.

Example Sentences

casual

“The ghastly sight of the accident left everyone in shock.”

casual

“She looked ghastly after a week of no sleep.”

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nounghastliness
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