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ghostly Synonyms

Another word for ghostly

Choosing another word for ghostly depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of, relating to, or resembling a ghost in appearance or character; eerie, unnatural, or otherworldly.

Usage Example

"A spectral figure seemed to drift silently past the upstairs window in the moonlight."

Strongest
spectral
phantom
Strong
wraithlike
spooky
eerie
unearthly
otherworldly
supernatural
uncanny
haunting

• adjective (Context 2)

Faint, pale, indistinct, or barely perceptible, like an apparition or shadow.

Usage Example

"Only a faint outline of the distant mountains remained visible through the thick morning fog."

Strongest
faint
Strong
pale
shadowy
indistinct
dim
pallid
insubstantial
wan

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to the soul, spirit, or religious matters (archaic).

Usage Example

"In medieval literature, the friar often offered spiritual counsel to troubled penitents."

Strongest
spiritual
Strong
sacred
religious
holy

Opposites of ghostly

The opposite of ghostly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

worldly
distinct
vivid
temporal
secular
carnal
corporeal
earthly
See all opposites of ghostly

• Nearby Words

ghostbuster
ghosting
ghostlike
ghostly
ghostwrite
ghostwriter
ghoul

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ghostly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ghostly
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