ghastly appearance

language: en

definitions

  1. A look characterized by extreme paleness, sickness, or lifelessness, typically resulting from illness, shock, trauma, or severe fatigue.
    en: A look characterized by extreme paleness, sickness, or lifelessness, typically resulting from illness, shock, trauma, or severe fatigue.
  2. A frightening, grotesque, or deeply unsettling visual impression caused by something terrifying, macabre, or unnaturally altered.
    en: A frightening, grotesque, or deeply unsettling visual impression caused by something terrifying, macabre, or unnaturally altered.
  3. An extremely unattractive, messy, or poorly maintained look, often used informally to describe poor grooming, disarray, or an overall dreadful visual state.
    en: An extremely unattractive, messy, or poorly maintained look, often used informally to describe poor grooming, disarray, or an overall dreadful visual state.

examples

  1. After hearing the sudden medical emergency, he was left with a ghastly appearance that alarmed everyone nearby.

    After hearing the sudden medical emergency, he was left with a ghastly appearance that alarmed everyone nearby.

  2. The old doll took on a ghastly appearance when the power flickered and cast long shadows across its face.

    The old doll took on a ghastly appearance when the power flickered and cast long shadows across its face.

  3. He rushed out of bed without brushing his teeth or combing his hair, sporting a ghastly appearance for the morning meeting.

    He rushed out of bed without brushing his teeth or combing his hair, sporting a ghastly appearance for the morning meeting.