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Definition of haunting

haunting

/ˈhɔːn.tɪŋ/
haunt · ing
Adverb:hauntingly
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Plural:hauntings
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• adjective

1

Poignant, evocative, and difficult to forget; remaining persistently in the mind or memory.

Example

"The cellist played a haunting melody that left the entire audience in quiet reflection."

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• noun

1

The supposed manifestation or frequent presence of a ghost, spirit, or supernatural phenomenon in a particular place.

Example

"Local folklore includes several tales of a 19th-century haunting at the abandoned lighthouse."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'haunt', which entered Middle English from Old French 'hanter' (to frequent or visit regularly), likely of Germanic origin related to Old Norse 'heimta' (to bring home).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haunting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haunting
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