ghostly
gb/ɡˈoʊstli/ us/ɡˈoʊstli/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8600
kísérteties, szellemszerű, síri, lelki
B2
1
kísérteties
B2
szellemszerű
B2
Vzorec užití:
a ghostly [thing/person/shape]
In the dim light, a ghostly figure appeared at the end of the hallway.
A félhomályban egy kísérteties alak jelent meg a folyosó végén.
The moon cast a ghostly glow over the empty beach.
A hold kísérteties fényt vetett az üres tengerpartra.
Her face looked ghostly in the cold blue light of the screen.
Fog wrapped the trees in a ghostly veil.
Old photos of the ruined house showed ghostly shapes in the windows.
Učební příklady
I saw a ghostly shape behind the curtain.
Egy kísérteties alakot láttam a függöny mögött.
The city looked ghostly in the early morning fog.
A város kísértetiesnek tűnt a kora reggeli ködben.
His skin was so pale that it looked ghostly.
A ghostly light came from the old room.
They told a story about a ghostly woman in a white dress.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *ghostly* when they only mean *very quiet* or *empty*. *Ghostly* usually suggests something looks or feels like a ghost, often pale, weak, or hard to see. For simple *very quiet*, you can say *silent* or *very quiet* instead of *ghostly* unless you want a spooky feeling.
Význam
looking or seeming like a ghost
Kolokace
ghostly figure
|ghostly face
|ghostly light
|ghostly glow
|ghostly image
|ghostly apparition
Synonyma
spectral (More formal and literary; strongly suggests a ghost-like, shadowy look.)
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phantom-like (Emphasizes the unreal, not-quite-there quality of something.)
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eerie (Focuses more on the scary or strange feeling than on appearance.)
Antonyma
solid (Suggests something looks real, physical, and clearly there, not ghost-like.)
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vivid (Emphasizes strong, clear, lively appearance, the opposite of pale and shadowy.)
Témata
supernatural
|descriptions
|stories
|feelings
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Looking like a ghost, often very pale, thin, or hard to see clearly.
Having a pale, faint, or shadowy appearance that makes something look like a ghost.
C1
2
kísérteties
B2
síri
B2
Vzorec užití:
ghostly [silence/quiet/hush]
A ghostly silence fell over the crowd after the accident.
A baleset után síri csend borult a tömegre.
The streets were in ghostly silence after the storm knocked out the power.
Miután a vihar miatt elment az áram, síri csend honolt az utcákon.
When the music stopped, there was a ghostly hush in the old theater.
At midnight, the office building had a ghostly stillness.
The playground, usually full of children, was now ghostly quiet.
Učební příklady
There was a ghostly silence in the room.
Síri csend volt a szobában.
After the loud noise, the house became ghostly quiet.
A hangos zaj után a ház kísértetiesen csendes lett.
The town was ghostly still at night.
When the lights went out, a ghostly hush came over the class.
The empty station felt ghostly and cold.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think *ghostly silence* is just a stronger way to say *very quiet*. It also suggests that the quiet feels strange or unnatural, not just peaceful. Use it when you want a slightly spooky or tense feeling, not for normal quiet places like a library.
Význam
strangely silent or empty
Kolokace
ghostly silence
|ghostly quiet
|ghostly hush
|ghostly stillness
Synonyma
deathly (Common in *deathly silence*; emphasizes a very strong, uncomfortable quiet.)
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unnaturally quiet (Plain description without the spooky or poetic flavor of *ghostly*.)
Antonyma
noisy (Describes a place full of sounds, the opposite of ghostly silence.)
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lively (Focuses on activity and energy, not still, empty, or eerie.)
Témata
feelings
|descriptions
|places
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very, very quiet or empty so that it feels strange or a little scary.
Extremely quiet, still, or empty in a way that feels unnatural or slightly frightening.
C1
LITERARY
3
lelki
A2
Vzorec užití:
ghostly [help/counsel/comfort]
The priest offered him ghostly counsel in his time of doubt.
A pap lelki tanácsot adott neki a kétségek idején.
The poem speaks of ghostly comfort in moments of despair.
A vers a kétségbeesés pillanataiban nyújtott lelki vigaszról beszél.
He turned to his minister for ghostly advice about his troubled conscience.
In some older texts, confession is described as receiving ghostly help.
The character seeks ghostly guidance rather than practical answers.
Učební příklady
In this old book, *ghostly* means spiritual.
Ebben a régi könyvben a *ghostly* azt jelenti: „lelki”.
The man looks for ghostly help from his priest.
A férfi lelki segítséget kér a papjától.
The story talks about ghostly comfort for sad people.
Some religious writers use *ghostly* to describe the soul.
He wants ghostly advice, not just medical help.
Častá chyba:
Learners often assume *ghostly* always means *like a ghost*. In older religious English, *ghostly* can instead mean *spiritual* or *to do with the soul*. This use is rare in modern everyday English and appears mostly in older texts or religious writing.
Význam
spiritual, of the soul (literary)
Kolokace
ghostly counsel
|ghostly comfort
|ghostly father
Synonyma
spiritual (Modern, common word for things connected with the soul or religion.)
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religious (General word for things related to religion; less focused on the soul itself.)
Antonyma
bodily (Directly contrasts with matters of the soul by focusing on the physical body.)
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worldly (Emphasizes concern with material life, not spiritual or inner life.)
Témata
religion
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Definice
About the soul or spirit, not the body, usually in old or religious writing.
Relating to the soul or spirit rather than the physical body, especially in older or religious English.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
ghostly
IPA
GB/ɡˈoʊstli/
US/ɡˈoʊstli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ghostly (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (ghostly)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: ghostly
Příbuzná slova
Core family
ghost
noun A2
Related words
ghostlike
adjective
Advanced or less common
ghostliness
noun
Výrazy
ghostly silence
1/ɡˈoʊstli sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
total, unnatural silence
A situation where it is very, very quiet in a way that feels strange or a little scary.
Příklady
- After the explosion, a ghostly silence filled the air.
- When the lights went out, the classroom fell into a ghostly silence.
- The usually busy street was in ghostly silence after midnight.
ghostly white
1/ɡˈoʊstli wˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
extremely pale in color
Looking very, very pale, often because of fear, shock, or illness.
Příklady
- She turned ghostly white when she heard the news.
- After the long winter, his face was ghostly white from lack of sun.
- He came out of the haunted house looking ghostly white.