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ghostly
This term evokes a sense of the supernatural or the uncanny, often carrying a chilling or unsettling connotation. It describes things that seem to belong to a world beyond the living, emphasizing a lack of physical substance or a haunting presence. When used to describe visual clarity, it suggests a shimmering or translucent quality. This usage is common in descriptions of weather phenomena like mist or fog, where objects are visible but lack sharp edges or solid colors.
Meanings
Resembling a ghost in appearance or nature, often characterized by being pale, translucent, or eerie.
"The abandoned mansion was filled with ghostly figures drifting through the halls."
Having a faint, vague, or barely perceptible quality.
"A ghostly outline of the mountains appeared through the thick morning fog."