haunting
Translation
poignant, memorable, evocative
Examples
The film had a haunting melody.
The film had a haunting melody.
She has haunting green eyes.
She has haunting green eyes.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) haunting ((noun)) describing something that is poignant and memorable The film had a haunting melody.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evocative, memorable, poignant; Antonyms: forgettable, unremarkable
Etymology
From the verb 'to haunt', meaning to stay in the mind. The '-ing' suffix forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a ghost that 'haunts' a place. A 'haunting' memory is one that stays with you, like a ghost.