1. the quality or state of being ghostly; a pale, shadowy, or spectral appearance or character
2. an eerie or supernatural quality that suggests the presence of ghosts

Examples

• The ghostliness of the abandoned mansion made visitors feel uneasy.
• Her pale skin and thin frame gave her an air of ghostliness.
• The fog added to the ghostliness of the old cemetery at night.
• The ghostliness of the empty hallway sent chills down his spine.
• The artist captured the ghostliness of the figure in her painting through soft, faded colors.