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Meaning of haunted
The primary meaning of the word "haunted" is to be visited or inhabited by ghosts or other supernatural beings.
Etymology of haunted
The word "haunted" comes from the Old French word "hanter", which means "to frequent" or "to visit", and is related to the Old English word "hantian", which means "to inhabit" or "to possess"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe places or people that are visited or inhabited by ghosts or other supernatural beings
Synonyms
spooky
eerie
ghostly
supernatural
paranormal
terrifying
frightening
scary
chilling
spine-tingling
blood-curdling
hair-raising
fearsome
foreboding
ominous
menacing
threatening
intimidating
unsettling
unnerving
disturbing
perturbing
creepy
weird
bizarre
strange
uncanny
unearthly
otherworldly
phantasmal
spectral
haunted
possessed
bewitched
cursed
hexed
jinxed
Definitions
- Having or showing signs of being visited or inhabited by ghosts or other supernatural beings
- Troubled or worried by something, especially a memory or a feeling of guilt
- Frequented by someone or something, especially in a way that is unwelcome or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner
- She was haunted by the memory of her lost love
- The city was haunted by the fear of crime and violence
Antonyms
peaceful
calm
serene
tranquil
quiet
still
untroubled
undisturbed
unmolested
unvisited
untouched
uninhabited
unoccupied
vacant
empty
deserted
abandoned
uninhabitable
unlivable
inhospitable
welcoming
inviting
friendly
hospitable