Haunted: meaning, definitions and examples

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haunted

[ ˈhɔːntɪd ]

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scary

Having or showing signs of being disturbed or frightened by supernatural forces.

Synonyms

creepy, eerie, spooky

Examples of usage

The old abandoned house had a haunted feel to it, with strange noises coming from inside.
The haunted forest was said to be home to ghosts and spirits.

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frequent

To visit often; to appear frequently or continually in.

Synonyms

obsess, plague, torment

Examples of usage

The memories of the past haunted him for years.
The image of her smile haunted his dreams every night.

Translations

Translations of the word "haunted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assombrado

🇮🇳 भूतिया

🇩🇪 heimgesucht

🇮🇩 berhantu

🇺🇦 привид

🇵🇱 nawiedzony

🇯🇵 幽霊の

🇫🇷 hanté

🇪🇸 embrujado

🇹🇷 perili

🇰🇷 귀신이 나오는

🇸🇦 مسكون بالأرواح

🇨🇿 strašidelný

🇸🇰 strašidelný

🇨🇳 闹鬼

🇸🇮 obseden

🇮🇸 reimt

🇰🇿 елес

🇬🇪 მოჩვენებითი

🇦🇿 vəsiyyətli

🇲🇽 embrujado

Word origin

The word 'haunted' comes from the Middle English word 'haunten', which meant 'to frequent' or 'to inhabit'. Over time, the word took on a more supernatural connotation, referring to places or people that are believed to be visited or influenced by ghosts or spirits. The idea of being haunted has been a common theme in folklore and literature, with tales of haunted houses, forests, and objects captivating audiences for centuries.