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ghastly vs ghostly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ghastlyadjective/ˈɡæst.li/ | Meaning Very bad, shocking or unpleasant. | Goes with — | Example We had a ghastly journey home in the rain and traffic. |
| ghostlyadjective/ˈɡoʊst.li/ | Meaning pale, faint or strange in a way that reminds you of a ghost | Goes with ghostly figure | Example A ghostly light shone from the windows of the empty hotel. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The film's soundtrack is made of whispers and wind.