Apparitional: meaning, definitions and examples

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apparitional

 

[ ˌæpəˈrɪʃənl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ghostly

Of or relating to an apparition; ghostly.

Synonyms

ethereal, ghostly, phantom

Examples of usage

  • The apparitional figure seemed to float through the room.
  • The apparitional presence sent shivers down my spine.
Context #2 | Adjective

mysterious

Having the appearance of an apparition; ghostly or mysterious.

Synonyms

eerie, mysterious, uncanny

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.