ghastly (Meaning)
ghastly (s)
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
gruesomely indicative of death or the dead
ghastly (superl.)
Like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal.
Horrible; shocking; dreadful; hideous.
ghastly (adv.)
In a ghastly manner; hideously.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ghastly
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Synonyms:
- fearful
- offensive
- unsightly
- abominable
- unspeakable
- ugly
- redoubtable
- repugnant
- disagreeable
- deplorable
- repulsive
- fearsome
- noxious
- obscene
- obnoxious
- distasteful
- abhorrent
- grotesque
- direful
- odious
- revolting
- vile
- loathsome
- intimidating
- nauseating
- evil
- gut-wrenching
- forbidding
- heart-stopping
- alarming
- hair-raising
- formidable
- bloodcurdling
- grewsome
- noisome
- dire
- heinous
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ghastly Sentence Examples
- The victim's ghastly wounds horrified the paramedics.
- The accident scene was a ghastly sight, littered with twisted metal and shattered glass.
- The child's ghastly cough sent shivers down the doctor's spine.
- The zombie's ghastly appearance sent people running in fear.
- The charred remains of the house were a ghastly reminder of the fire's destruction.
- The elderly woman's ghastly pallor indicated her impending demise.
- The stench from the garbage dump was ghastly, making it difficult to breathe.
- The sight of the severely injured soldier was ghastly, evoking both pity and revulsion.
- The haunting shadows cast by the old asylum created a ghastly atmosphere.
- The politician's ghastly lies and broken promises left a lasting scar on the public's trust.
FAQs About the word ghastly
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror, gruesomely indicative of death or the deadLike a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal., Horrible; shocki
horrific, nightmare,gruesome, horrible, horrifying, shocking, terrible, atrocious, macabre, appalling
attractive, welcome, pleasant, attractive, satisfying, appealing, delightful, delectable, appealing, pleasurable
The victim's ghastly wounds horrified the paramedics.
The accident scene was a ghastly sight, littered with twisted metal and shattered glass.
The child's ghastly cough sent shivers down the doctor's spine.
The zombie's ghastly appearance sent people running in fear.
