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ghastly

The correct spelling is ghastly.

How to pronounce ghastly

/ˈɡɑːs(t).li/
adjective

IPA: /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/

Say it like: Gha-stl-ee

The correct spelling is ghastly. Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal. For example: "The play was simply ghastly."

Usage Examples

The play was simply ghastly.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.
  2. 2.Horrifyingly shocking.
  3. 3.Extremely bad.

adverb

  1. 1.In a ghastly manner.

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