ghastliness (Meaning)

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ghastliness (n)

the quality of being ghastly

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ghastliness (n.)

The state of being ghastly; a deathlike look.

ghastliness Sentence Examples

  1. The ghastliness of the crime scene left a deep imprint on the investigators' minds.
  2. The stench of decay permeated the room, adding to the ghastliness of the situation.
  3. The victim's disfigured body lay sprawled on the floor, a testament to the ghastliness of the attack.
  4. The ghastliness of the discovery shocked the community to its core, shattering the illusion of normalcy.
  5. The ghastliness of the accident defied description, as twisted metal and broken bodies painted a horrific scene.
  6. The survivors of the disaster spoke of the ghastliness they had witnessed, leaving an indelible scar on their memories.
  7. The ghastliness of the war zone made it difficult to comprehend the true extent of human suffering.
  8. The haunted house was said to be haunted by the ghastliness of its former occupants, who had met gruesome ends.
  9. The ghastliness of the illness slowly consumed the patient, turning their vibrant body into a withered husk.
  10. The ghastliness of the news that spread through the town sent shivers down the spines of its residents.

FAQs About the word ghastliness

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delightfulness,pleasantness, appeal, appeal, agreeableness, pleasantness, agreeableness, desirability, delightfulness, desirability

The ghastliness of the crime scene left a deep imprint on the investigators' minds.

The stench of decay permeated the room, adding to the ghastliness of the situation.

The victim's disfigured body lay sprawled on the floor, a testament to the ghastliness of the attack.

The ghastliness of the discovery shocked the community to its core, shattering the illusion of normalcy.