haunting

• Описывает что-то красивое, но печальное, часто запоминающееся и от которого трудно избавиться.

Describes something that is beautiful but sad, often in a way that is memorable and difficult to forget.

1. Memorable and evocativeB2formal

   Having a quality that stays in your mind for a long time, often in a sad or beautiful way.

   Запоминающийся и волнующий

   • The haunting melody of the song stayed with me all day.
   • She had a haunting beauty that was hard to forget.
   • The film's haunting imagery left a deep impression on the audience.

   Synonymsevocativememorablemovingpoignantpowerfulstirringstrikingtouchingunforgettable

   Antonymsbanalforgettablemundanetrivialunmemorable

2. Ghostly or eerieB2formal

   Relating to or suggesting the presence of ghosts or spirits; causing a feeling of unease.

   Жуткий

   • The old house had a haunting atmosphere at night.
   • They heard a haunting sound coming from the abandoned building.
   • The haunting silence of the empty hall made her shiver.

   Synonymscreepyeerieghostlyphantomspectralspookysupernaturaluncannyunearthlyunnerving

   Antonymscheerfulcomfortingpleasantreassuring

• Существительное, обозначающее настойчивое, часто тревожное присутствие или воспоминание, которое постоянно приходит на ум, или акт частого посещения места в виде призрака или духа.

A noun referring to a persistent, often unsettling presence or memory that repeatedly comes to mind, or the act of visiting a place frequently as a ghost or spirit.

1. Supernatural visitationB2formal

   The act or instance of a ghost or spirit appearing in a place repeatedly.

   Появление призраков

   • The old mansion is famous for its nightly hauntings.
   • They investigated reports of a haunting in the abandoned hospital.
   • The family moved out after experiencing a series of hauntings.

   Synonymsapparitionmanifestationvisitation

2. Persistent memoryC1informal

   A memory or feeling that repeatedly comes to mind, often in a disturbing way.

   Навязчивое воспоминание

   • The haunting of her childhood trauma never left her.
   • He described the event as a haunting that followed him for years.
   • The song became a haunting that played in his mind constantly.

• Глагол, используемый для описания частого посещения места, или (о призраке) регулярного появления в месте, или вызывания постоянного беспокойства или страдания.

A verb used to describe the act of visiting a place frequently, or (of a ghost) appearing in a place regularly, or causing persistent worry or distress.

1. Visit as a ghostB1formal

   To appear in a place as a ghost, often repeatedly.

   Появляться в виде призрака

   • The old castle is said to be haunted by a ghost.
   • She claims that the spirit of her grandmother haunts the house.
   • Legend says the ghost haunts the bridge at midnight.

   Synonymsghostspook

2. Trouble or worry persistentlyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel worried, sad, or troubled over a long period.

   Преследовать

   • The memory of the accident still haunts him.
   • Her past mistakes continue to haunt her.
   • The thought of failing the exam haunted him for weeks.

   Synonymsbedevilbesetburdendisturbharrynagobsessoppressplaguetormenttroublevexweigh onworry

   Antonymscomfortreassuresoothe

3. Frequent a placeB2formal

   To visit a place often or regularly.

   Часто посещать

   • He used to haunt the local library as a child.
   • Tourists often haunt the famous market square.
   • The café is haunted by students during exam season.

   Synonymsfrequenthang aroundvisit