Definition & Meaning of "ghastly"in English

ghastly

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

appalling

dismaying

grisly

gruesome

horrendous

Examples

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

gruesomely indicative of death or the dead

looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

ashen

blanched

bloodless

livid

pale

Examples

She appeared ghastly, her complexion drained of color, as she struggled to stand up after fainting.

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