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Vocabulary Entry
haunting
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The act of appearing as a ghost or the state of being haunted.
Example Sentences
"The haunting of the old mansion drew curious visitors."
"She felt a haunting presence in the room."
"Many stories describe the haunting of lost souls."
V
verb
To appear as a ghost; to visit frequently in a way that is troubling.
Example Sentences
"The memories of her childhood haunted her for years."
"He was haunted by guilt after the accident."
"The ghost is said to haunt the forest every full moon."
A
adjective
Having a quality that is evocative, eerie, or able to produce a sense of sadness.
Example Sentences
"The haunting melody lingered in her mind long after the concert."
"There was a haunting beauty in the abandoned house."
"Her voice had a haunting quality that captivated the audience."