Synonyms for

Ghastly

Verb / ˈgæstli: / Another word for ghastly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre

Synonyms & similar words

grisly sick macabre grim charnel sepulchral gruesome horrifying terrifying spooky eerie creepy macabre grim gruesome awful dreadful frightful hideous horrendous shocking terrible unpleasant monstrous scary fearsome chilling

Example sentences

  1. The ghastly ghost scared the children.
  2. The ghastly scene in the horror movie made me cover my eyes.
  3. The ghastly mask at the Halloween store gave me nightmares.
  4. The ghastly smell in the abandoned house made me want to leave.
  5. The ghastly shadow on the wall made me think there was someone behind me.

Quotes

  • 'The ghastly ghost of the old knight still haunts the castle,' said the tour guide.
  • 'The ghastly sight of the battlefield made me realize the horror of war,' said the veteran.
  • 'The ghastly face of the witch in the storybook scared me,' said the little girl.

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