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GHASTLY

(adj.sat, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Ghastly.

How to pronounce ghastly:

US

Ghastly - as an adjective satellite

Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

Example: "Ghastly wounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grimgrislygruesomemacabresick

Gruesomely indicative of death or the dead

Example: "A charnel smell came from the chest filled with dead men's bones"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charnelsepulchral

Ghastly - as an adjective

Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.

Horrifyingly shocking.

Extremely bad.

Example: "The play was simply ghastly."

Ghastly - as an adverb

In a ghastly manner.

Example Sentences

"The haunted house had a ghastly appearance with its broken windows and overgrown weeds."
"She had a ghastly pallor on her face after being ill for weeks."
"The horror movie was filled with ghastly scenes of blood and gore."
"The smell of rotting food in the refrigerator was ghastly."
"He had a ghastly accident that left him with multiple broken bones."
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Word Game Points

Is GHASTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ghastly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GHASTLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is GHASTLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ghastly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GHASTLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is GHASTLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ghastly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GHASTLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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