What does GHAST mean?

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Adjective, noun

Definitions

• Adjective: causing great horror or fear; frightful (e.g. a ghastly sight)
• Noun: a ghost or spirit (archaic)

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɡæstli/
• UK: /ˈɡɑːstli/

Origin and Usage

The word "ghast" comes from the Middle English word "gast" meaning "frightened" or "terrified." It is related to the Old English word "gæst" meaning "ghost" or "spirit." The adjective form "ghastly" has been used since the 16th century to describe something that causes great horror or fear. The noun form "ghast" was more commonly used in the past to refer to a ghost or spirit, but it is now considered archaic.

Synonyms

• Adjective: terrifying, horrifying, dreadful, frightful, eerie, spooky
• Noun: ghost, spirit, apparition, phantom

Related Words

• ghost
• haunt
• scary
• spook
• weird

Example Sentences

• The ghastly sight of the car crash left her shaken.
• He claimed to have seen a ghast in the old abandoned house.