ghastly /ˈgæstli/ Brit /ˈgɑːstli/ adjective ghastlier; ghastliest
/ˈgæstli/ Brit /ˈgɑːstli/
adjective
ghastlier; ghastliest
Learner's definition of GHASTLY
1
: very shocking or horrible令人震惊的；恐怖的 -
a ghastly [=gruesome, hideous] crime/ritual恐怖的罪行/仪式
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Her behavior was truly ghastly. [=dreadful, appalling]她的行为实在让人毛骨悚然。
2
: very bad : terrible, awful糟糕的；讨厌的 -
You're making a ghastly mistake.你在犯一个极其严重的错误。
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His room was a ghastly mess.他的房间一片狼藉。
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I feel ghastly. [=I feel very unwell]我感觉很不舒服。
— ghastliness
noun [noncount]