Ghostlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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ghostlier
[ ɡoʊstliːər ]
spooky appearance
The term 'ghostlier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'ghostly', which describes something that is more like a ghost in appearance or essence. It is often used to evoke a sense of eeriness or the supernatural. Things that are considered ghostlier may appear haunting or spectral, often causing feelings of fear or unease. This term is commonly used in literature, especially in genres such as horror or the supernatural.
Synonyms
more eerie, more spectral, spookier.
Examples of usage
- The moonlight cast ghostlier shadows on the walls.
- She wore a ghostlier gown that flowed like mist.
- The abandoned house had a ghostlier vibe after dark.
Translations
Translations of the word "ghostlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fantasmagórico
🇮🇳 प्रेतात्मा से संबंधित
🇩🇪 gespenstisch
🇮🇩 hantu
🇺🇦 привидний
🇵🇱 upiorny
🇯🇵 幽霊のような
🇫🇷 spectral
🇪🇸 fantasmal
🇹🇷 hayaletimsi
🇰🇷 유령 같은
🇸🇦 شبحية
🇨🇿 strašidelný
🇸🇰 strašidelný
🇨🇳 幽灵般的
🇸🇮 duhovit
🇮🇸 draugalegur
🇰🇿 елес
🇬🇪 მოჩვენებისებრი
🇦🇿 spiritsiz
🇲🇽 fantasmal
Etymology
The word 'ghostlier' derives from 'ghostly', which itself comes from the Old English term 'gāst', meaning spirit or soul. Over time, the word evolved in Middle English to 'gostly', maintaining its connection to the idea of spirits or apparitions. The comparative suffix '-lier' is added to form 'ghostlier', implying a stronger degree of the quality associated with ghosts. The concept of ghosts has permeated cultures for centuries, often representing the souls of the deceased or entities that exist in an ethereal form. As literature and folklore evolved, so did the language used to describe the paranormal, giving rise to terms like 'ghostlier' to capture those eerie and unsettling qualities.