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ghostly
adjective ghost·ly \ˈgōst-lē\
: of or relating to a ghost : suggesting a ghost
ghost·li·erghost·li·est
Full Definition of GHOSTLY
1
: of or relating to the soul : spiritual
2
— ghost·li·ness noun
— ghostly adverb
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First Known Use of GHOSTLY
before 12th century
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ghostly
adjective ghost·ly \ˈgōst-lē\
ghost·li·erghost·li·est
Definition of GHOSTLY for Kids
: of, relating to, or like a ghost <… there were ghostly eyes intently fixed upon him … — Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol>
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