Apparitional: meaning, definitions and examples
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apparitional
[ ˌæpəˈrɪʃənl ]
ghostly
Of or relating to an apparition; ghostly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The apparitional figure seemed to float through the room.
- The apparitional presence sent shivers down my spine.
mysterious
Having the appearance of an apparition; ghostly or mysterious.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The apparitional glow in the distance intrigued me.
- Her apparitional beauty captivated everyone in the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "apparitional" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fantasmagórico
🇮🇳 प्रेतात्मा जैसा
🇩🇪 gespenstisch
🇮🇩 hantu
🇺🇦 примарний
🇵🇱 zjawiskowy
🇯🇵 幽霊のような
🇫🇷 spectral
🇪🇸 fantasmal
🇹🇷 hayalet gibi
🇰🇷 유령 같은
🇸🇦 شبحية
🇨🇿 přízračný
🇸🇰 prízračný
🇨🇳 鬼魅般的
🇸🇮 prikazen
🇮🇸 draugalegur
🇰🇿 елес
🇬🇪 მოჩვენებითი
🇦🇿 xəyalpərəst
🇲🇽 fantasmal
Etymology
The word 'apparitional' originates from the noun 'apparition', which comes from the Latin word 'apparitio' meaning 'an appearance'. The term has been used to describe ghostly or mysterious phenomena throughout history, often associated with supernatural or paranormal occurrences. The adjective 'apparitional' is commonly used in literature and storytelling to evoke a sense of mystery and the supernatural.
See also: apparitions.