adjective
Like a ghost, especially in being strange, frightening, or hard to see.
A ghostly figure appeared in the window.
Common phrases & grammar
ghostly figure · ghostly voice
American English
How to pronounce ghostly
adjectiveB2
GOHSTlee
/ˈgoʊst̚.li/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Like a ghost, especially in being strange, frightening, or hard to see.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjectiveless common
Very pale, as if all color has left the face.
He looked ghostly pale after the accident.
Common phrases & grammar
ghostly pale