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Synonyms & Similar Words
spooky
eerie
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scared
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haunted
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Meaning of Haunted
The primary meaning of the word "Haunted" is to be visited or inhabited by ghosts or other supernatural beings.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, the word "Haunted" can be defined as:
- + (of a place) inhabited by ghosts or other supernatural beings
- + (of a person) tormented by evil spirits or recurring thoughts and memories
- + having a strong and unpleasant feeling, especially of fear or anxiety
Etymology of Haunted
The word "Haunted" has its roots in the Old French word "hanter," which means "to frequent" or "to visit"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "frequentare," which means "to visit often"
The word "Haunted" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe places or people that are inhabited or visited by supernatural beings
Example Uses
- The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner
- * She was haunted by the memories of her past
- * The forest was haunted by strange noises and unexplained occurrences