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wraith

Noun

pl: wraiths

This term evokes a sense of ethereal fragility and haunting stillness. It differs from a general ghost by suggesting a more translucent, wispy, or spectral quality, often associated with a lingering sorrow or a premonition of doom. When used to describe physical phenomena like smoke or mist, it emphasizes the fleeting and delicate nature of the form, mirroring the elusive quality of a spirit.

Meanings

Noun

A ghost or spirit of a dead person, often seen as an omen of death or a lingering presence.

"The old legend tells of a pale wraith that haunts the castle ruins at midnight."

Noun

"He claimed to have seen his own wraith standing by the window a week before the accident."

Noun

A thin, wispy, or fleeting form, such as a trail of smoke or a faint mist.

"A thin wraith of smoke curled upward from the extinguished candle."

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