Definitions
- Describing the spirits of dead people that are believed to haunt places or people. - Referring to something that is no longer present or has disappeared, like a memory or feeling. - Talking about something that is intangible or difficult to define, like a ghost of an idea or a ghost of a smile.
- Describing a ghostly apparition or specter that is often seen as a sign of impending death. - Referring to a thin and insubstantial figure or form, like a wraith of smoke or mist. - Talking about something that is fleeting or elusive, like a wraith of a dream or a wraith of hope.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to supernatural or otherworldly entities.
- 2Both have connotations of being intangible or elusive.
- 3Both can be used metaphorically to describe something that is fleeting or insubstantial.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Ghosts are often depicted as human-like figures or apparitions, while wraiths are often depicted as thin and insubstantial forms.
- 2Meaning: Ghosts are generally associated with haunting or lingering spirits of the dead, while wraiths are often associated with foretelling death or representing a fleeting presence.
- 3Usage: Ghosts are more commonly used in everyday language, while wraiths are less common and may be considered more literary or poetic.
- 4Connotation: Ghosts are often associated with fear or horror, while wraiths may have a more mystical or ethereal connotation.
Remember this!
Ghosts and wraiths are both supernatural entities that are often associated with intangibility and elusiveness. However, ghosts are more commonly used and associated with haunting or lingering spirits of the dead, while wraiths are less common and often associated with foretelling death or representing a fleeting presence.
