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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

: of or relating to the soul : spiritual

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a ghost : spectral

— ghost·li·ness noun

— ghostly adverb

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GHOSTLY Defined for Kids

adjective ghost·ly \ˈgōst-lē\

ghost·li·erghost·li·est

: of, relating to, or like a ghost <… there were ghostly eyes intently fixed upon him … — Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol>

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