ghost´li|ness

ghost´li|ness
ghost|ly «GOHST lee», adjective, -li|er, -li|est.
1. like a ghost; pale, dim, and shadowy: »

A ghostly form walked across the stage.

SYNONYM(S): spectral.
2. of or having to do with a ghost: »

ghostly legends.

3. Archaic. spiritual; religious: »

Both worldly and ghostly comfort (Scott).

ghost´li|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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