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)
grim7grisly10gruesome11macabre13sick10Gruesomely indicative of death or the dead
Example: "A charnel smell came from the chest filled with dead men's bones"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charnel12sepulchral17Ghastly - 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."
Word Game Points
Is GHASTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ghastly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordGHASTLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is GHASTLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ghastly is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGHASTLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
