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ghastly

/ˈɡɑːs(t).li/

adjective

Meaning

  • Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.

  • Horrifyingly shocking.

  • Extremely bad.

    "The play was simply ghastly."

Synonyms

lurid

adverb

Meaning

  • In a ghastly manner.