ghastly
/ˈɡæs(t)li/
ghast · ly
ˈɡæs(t) · li
English Definition
adj. shockingly frightful or dreadful
Significado en Español
espantoso, horrible
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kinh khủng, ghê rợn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ghastly from ghast(terrified)+ -ly(adjective suffix).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to “ghastly”?
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A
pleasing
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B
horrific
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C
boring
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D
colorful
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B — horrific.
“ghastly” means adj. shockingly frightful or dreadful
Common questions about “ghastly”
What does “ghastly” mean?
ghastly — adj. shockingly frightful or dreadful. In Chinese: 可怕的，惊人的.
How do you pronounce “ghastly”?
ghastly is pronounced /ˈɡæs(t)li/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ghast · ly.
Is “ghastly” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. ghastly appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ghastly”?
ghastly from ghast(terrified)+ -ly(adjective suffix).
