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spectralrelating to or characteristic of a ghost or specter; ghostly

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or characteristic of a ghost or specter; ghostly

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspektrəl/

Korean meaning: 유령의, 귀신 같은

Korean pronunciation: **스펙**트럴

Example Sentences

  • The spectral Wi-Fi signal kept disappearing like a ghost in my old apartment.
  • Her spectral appearance at the office party surprised everyone who thought she was on vacation.
  • The astronomer studied the spectral composition of the newly discovered planet.

spectral

ADJECTIVE

//ˈspektrəl//

relating to or characteristic of a ghost or specter; ghostly

spectral concept
💡 Concept

a translucent, glowing ghost figure floats through the air between tall bookshelves. The ghost has a flowing, ethereal form that appears semi-transparent with wisps trailing behind. A startled visitor holding a flashlight stumbles backward as the apparition drifts closer. The ghost's presence causes books to flutter open and candles to flicker mysteriously. Other shadowy spectral forms can be seen moving faintly in the background corners. The visitor's face shows pure terror as the supernatural being approaches. the ghostly and otherworldly nature of spectral beings

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈspektrəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspektrəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootspectr
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'spectrum' meaning 'appearance' or 'vision,' which comes from 'specere' meaning 'to look at' or 'to see.' Originally referred to visible appearances, but evolved to mean ghostly apparitions and later light spectrums.

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🎵Rhyme

centralneutralventral
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ventral

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The spectral Wi-Fi signal kept disappearing like a ghost in my old apartment.

😄 Fun example

Her spectral appearance at the office party surprised everyone who thought she was on vacation.

The astronomer studied the spectral composition of the newly discovered planet.

😄 Fun example

A spectral glow emanated from his phone screen at 3 AM as he scrolled through social media.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

ghostlyphantometherealsupernaturaleerie

Antonyms

solidmaterialtangible

Related

spectrumspecterapparitionradiationwavelength