ghostly /ˈɡoʊstli/ adjective3 •Of or pertaining to ghosts or spirits.The graveyard was haunted by a ghostly figure of a young girl.The ghostly moaning was heard from upstairs. •Spooky; frightening.A ghostly hush fell. •(no longer used) Relating to the soul; not carnal or secular; spiritual.Save and defend us from our ghostly enemies. — 1549 formsghostlier · ghostliest