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:
- redoubtable
- nauseating
- unspeakable
- evil
- gut-wrenching
- hair-raising
- offensive
- repulsive
- fearful
- forbidding
- odious
- deplorable
- obnoxious
- vile
- repugnant
- grewsome
- unsightly
- direful
- noxious
- intimidating
- fearsome
- bloodcurdling
- alarming
- obscene
- noisome
- formidable
- grotesque
- disagreeable
- ugly
- revolting
- abominable
- heinous
- dire
- distasteful
- heart-stopping
- abhorrent
- loathsome
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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
horrible, horrifying, horrific, nightmare, shocking,gruesome, terrible, dreadful, nightmarish, frightening
agreeable, delightful, delightful, satisfying, welcome, enjoyable,pleasant, appealing, pleasant, appealing
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.
