ghastly

//ˈɡɑːstli//
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Adjective

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1

Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre.

The abandoned hospital had a ghastly atmosphere that made everyone uneasy.

2

Extremely unwell or pale, as if ill or shocked.

She looked ghastly after hearing the terrible news.

3

Extremely unpleasant or objectionable; very bad.

The weather was ghastly during our vacation.

Synonym

horrifyinggruesomedreadful

Antonym

pleasantdelightful

Adverb

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1

In a ghastly manner; horribly or dreadfully.

The wounded soldier was ghastly pale.