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haunting

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɔntɪŋ// UK //hˈɔːntɪŋ// haunt·ing

adj. beautiful in a sad way that you cannot forget. It often describes music, memories, or stories that stay in your mind for a long time.

adj. evoking a sense of sadness or beauty that is difficult to forget. Often used to describe sensory experiences like melodies or imagery; frequently functions as a participial adjective.


SIMPLE

The singer has a haunting voice.

CONTEXTUAL

The abandoned house had a haunting beauty that made me want to take photos.

COMPLEX

The film's haunting score lingered in my mind long after the credits rolled, perfectly capturing the protagonist's sense of isolation.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used attributively before nouns like 'melody', 'beauty', or 'memory'.

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