Definition & Meaning of "ghastly"

ghastly

extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying in appearance, nature, or effect

gruesomely indicative of death or the dead

looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

ashen

blanched

bloodless

livid

pale

ghastly

adj

ghast

ghastliness

Example

The horror movie depicted ghastly scenes of violence and gore that left the audience in shock.

The haunted house was filled with ghastly sights, from cobweb-covered furniture to eerie, flickering lights.

Despite her efforts to conceal it with makeup, her ghastly appearance betrayed the toll that chemotherapy had taken on her health.

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