haunted
Translation
inhabited by ghosts, worried, tormented
Examples
They live in a haunted house.
They live in a haunted house.
She had a haunted look in her eyes.
She had a haunted look in her eyes.
Grammar Patterns
a haunted ((noun)) (of a place) frequented by a ghost. We visited a haunted castle.
a haunted ((look/expression)) showing great worry or anxiety. He had a haunted expression on his face.
Similar Words
Synonyms: possessed, spooky, ghostly; Antonyms: untroubled, serene.
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to haunt'.
Memory Tips
A house is 'haunted' because a ghost 'haunts' it.