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Definition ghastly in British English

ghastly adjective

adjective
/ˈɡɑːs(t)li/
1

shocking in a way that frightens or upsets you

Example

She had a ghastly expression on her face.

Synonyms and related words
frightening scary alarming shocking appalling outrageous
2

very bad or unpleasant

Example

a really ghastly wine

Synonyms and related words
horrible dreadful disgusting sad poor terribly
Definition ghastly in British English