Definition

Having a ghostly or spectral appearance, often thin and insubstantial.

Example

The wraithlike figure floated silently through the darkened room.

Conversation

Did you see that movie with the wraithlike figure haunting the house?

Yeah, it was so creepy! I couldn't sleep after that.

I know, right? The way they portrayed the ghost was really unsettling.

Definitely! That wraithlike presence made it even scarier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wraithlike → It is formed from "wraith" (from Old English *wraith*, meaning ghost or spirit) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "wraithlike" describes something that resembles or is similar to a ghost or spirit.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that looks like a ghost or spirit — that's what 'wraithlike' means, as it combines the idea of a 'wraith' with the suffix '-like'.

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