Ghostish

/ˈɡoʊstɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Somewhat ghost-like or having qualities resembling those of a ghost; vaguely spectral or eerie.

Etymology

From 'ghost' + '-ish' suffix (meaning somewhat or somewhat like). The '-ish' suffix is extremely productive, creating adjectives that express similarity without exactness.

Kelly Says

The '-ish' suffix is genius for uncertainty—'ghostish' means 'kind of like a ghost but not exactly,' which is perfect for describing things that are hard to pin down, like how we talk about colors ('bluish,' 'greenish') or ages ('twentyish').

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