Basic Details
Word: Ghastly
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very shocking and frightening; something that causes horror.
Synonyms: Terrible, horrible, dreadful
Antonyms: Pleasant, delightful, appealing
Idioms and Phrases
- Ghastly sight: A very unpleasant or shocking view. Example: "The aftermath of the storm was a ghastly sight, with debris scattered everywhere."
- Leave someone ghastly pale: To shock someone so much that their face goes pale. Example: "The ghost story he told left everyone ghastly pale and speechless."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The haunted house was filled with ghastly decorations that scared all the children.
Example 2: The news of the accident was so ghastly that it left everyone in shock.
Example 3: She had a ghastly experience while hiking when she got lost in the woods at night.
Fun Fact
The word "ghastly" originated from the Old English word "gast," which means "ghost" or "spirit." It has evolved over time to describe something that is ghostly or horrifying.
Famous Quote
"There is nothing more ghastly than a smile on a man who is about to betray you." R. C. Sherriff
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ghastly" mean?
a) Very beautiful
b) Shocking and frightening
c) Very useful
d) Quite amusing
Answer: b) Shocking and frightening
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ghastly"?
a) Delightful
b) Terrible
c) Tasty
d) Bright
Answer: b) Terrible
3. Which sentence uses "ghastly" correctly?
a) The ghastly cake was a hit at the birthday party.
b) The ghastly movie gave me nightmares.
c) His shirt was a ghastly colour that everyone loved.
d) The book was so ghastly that it made me laugh.
Answer: b) The ghastly movie gave me nightmares.
4. Which idiom means a very unpleasant view?
a) Ghastly sight
b) A walk in the park
c) Catching some rays
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Ghastly sight
5. What is the opposite of "ghastly"?
a) Ghastly
b) Terrible
c) Pleasant
d) Shocking
Answer: c) Pleasant
