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Meaning of ghastly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ghastly

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɑːs(t).li//ˈɡæs(t).li/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.

  2. Horrifyingly shocking.

  3. Extremely bad.

    Example: The play was simply ghastly.

adverb

Definitions

  1. In a ghastly manner.