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ghastly

The word “ghastly” has 2 syllables: ghast-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæstli/

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In the thesaurus, “ghastly” has 121 synonyms and 46 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ghastly along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ghastly

Antonyms for ghastly

Meanings of ghastly

  • adjective
    1. Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.
    2. Horrifyingly shocking.
    3. Extremely bad.
  • adverb
    1. In a ghastly manner.

Example Sentences

  • The room was filled with a ghastly silence after the news broke.
  • He looked ghastly after staying up all night.
  • They made a ghastly mistake that cost the company millions.
  • A ghastly figure appeared in the shadows, sending chills down her spine.
  • The dinner tasted ghastly, and no one finished their meal.

On this page you'll find 167 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ghastly, such as: abated, abhorrent, abominable, accentuated, acute, aggravated, agreeable.

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