Haunting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Haunting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of haunt.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of haunt.
More Meanings
- Remaining in the mind; not easily forgotten.
- A particular instance of haunting; a ghostly habitation.
Example Sentences
He had a haunting gaze.
A ghost was haunting the house.
During the haunting, strange voices and noises were heard and objects flew off tables.
They [most ghosts] prefer taking trips back to Earth. ... They go and try to assert their ownership of some house that once belonged to them: and then ye get what's called a Haunting.
Word Forms
- hauntings
Synonyms for haunting
Depending on context, synonyms include persistent, moving, unforgettable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moving, persistent, unforgettable, ghost, phantom, besetting.
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