Meaning of the word ghastly in English

What does ghastly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ghastly

US /ˈɡæst.li/

UK /ˈɡɑːst.li/

unpleasant and horrible

Example:

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The accident was a ghastly sight.

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We had a ghastly time at the party.

Synonym:

horrible terrible awful dreadful frightful

looking extremely pale or unwell

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After the long flight, she looked absolutely ghastly.

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He woke up feeling ghastly with a high fever.

Synonym:

pale ashen wan sickly unwell

in a ghastly manner; terribly or horribly

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The plan went ghastly wrong.

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He was ghastly injured in the accident.

Synonym:

terribly horribly dreadfully awfully frightfully