haunted Definition
- 1(of a place) frequented by a ghost
- 2(of a person) showing signs of mental anguish or torment
Using haunted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "haunted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
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She felt like she was being watched in the haunted house.
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He had a haunted look in his eyes after the traumatic experience.
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The memories of the accident haunted her for years.
haunted Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with haunted
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The kids dared each other to spend the night in the haunted house.
an entertainment venue designed to thrill and scare visitors with simulated haunted experiences
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The haunted attraction was so realistic that some visitors were too scared to finish it.
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The legend says that the haunted forest is cursed and anyone who enters it will never come back.
Summary: haunted in Brief
The term 'haunted' [ˈhɔːntɪd] refers to places frequented by ghosts or people showing signs of mental anguish. It can describe a spooky atmosphere, as in 'The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner,' or a person's appearance, as in 'He had a haunted look in his eyes after the traumatic experience.' 'Haunted' extends into phrases like 'haunted house,' 'haunted attraction,' and 'haunted forest,' all of which refer to places believed to be inhabited by ghosts or spirits.
