ghosty
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɡoʊsti/
KK: /goʊsti/
adjective
Definition
Having a strange or eerie quality, often associated with ghosts or spirits.
Example
The old house had a ghosty atmosphere that made everyone feel uneasy.
Conversation
Did you see that movie last night?
Yeah, it was pretty ghosty and intense!
I thought the special effects were really cool.
Definitely! They created such a spooky atmosphere.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spooky
phantasmal
eerie
Antonyms
earthly
solid
real
noun
Definition
A spirit or apparition, often considered to be a friendly or non-threatening presence.
Example
The children claimed to have seen a ghosty in the old house, but it didn't scare them at all.
Conversation
Did you hear about that ghosty figure spotted in the old house?
Yeah, I read about it online; people say it's harmless.
I wonder if it's just someone in a costume trying to scare others.
Root Explanation
Ghosty → The word 'ghosty' is derived from 'ghost' (from Old English 'gāst', meaning spirit or soul) and the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by or resembling). Therefore, 'ghosty' describes something that is characterized by or resembles a ghost.
Memory Tip
Think of 'ghost' as a spirit and remember that 'ghosty' means something that resembles or is like a spirit.
Visually Confused Words
housty
hostry
hostly
hogsty
gousty
unghostly
host