ghastly

• Descreve algo que causa horror, choque ou medo intenso; também pode indicar algo extremamente desagradável, de péssima qualidade ou aparência repulsiva.

Describes something that is shocking, horrible, or extremely unpleasant.

1. Causing horror or fearB2formal

   Causing great horror, fear, or shock; terrifying.

   Horripilante

   • The ghastly scene of the accident left everyone speechless.
   • He told a ghastly story about a haunted house.
   • The ghastly sight of the wounded soldiers haunted her dreams.

   Sinônimosappallingawfuldreadfulfrightfulgrimgrislygruesomehideoushorrendoushorriblehorrifyingshockingterribleterrifying

   Antônimoscomfortingdelightfulpleasantreassuringsoothing

2. Very unpleasant or badB2informal

   Extremely unpleasant, terrible, or of very poor quality.

   Horrível

   • The food at that restaurant was absolutely ghastly.
   • We had a ghastly time at the party because of the noise.
   • The weather was ghastly, with heavy rain and strong winds.

   Sinônimosabominableappallingatrociousawfuldreadfulfrightfulhideoushorribleterriblevile

   Antônimosdelightfulexcellentfinemarvelouspleasantsplendidsuperbwonderful

3. Pale and sicklyC1formal

   Looking very pale, ill, or unhealthy.

   Pálido e doentio

   • She looked ghastly after staying up all night.
   • His face was ghastly white from the shock.
   • The patient's ghastly complexion worried the doctors.

   Sinônimosashencadaverousghostlyhaggardpalepallidpastysallowsicklywan

   Antônimosflushedhealthyrosyruddy