Ghostified

/ˈɡoʊstɪfaɪd/ adjective

Definition

Made to look ghostly or ghost-like; given a ghostly appearance or quality.

Etymology

From 'ghost' + '-ify' (suffix meaning to make or cause to be) + '-ed' (past participle). A constructed or playful term following patterns like 'terrified' or 'horrified.'

Kelly Says

The '-ify' suffix is remarkably productive in English—we can attach it to almost any noun or adjective to create a new verb, which is why people constantly invent words like 'ghostified' or 'weaponized' that don't appear in older dictionaries.

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