# haunting

/ˈhɔntɪŋ/ (US) · /hˈɔːntɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/haunting
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. memorable and evocative

adjective · CEFR B2

beautiful or sad in a way that you cannot forget.

For teachers: evocative of a poignant or melancholy emotion; persistent in the memory.

- The film ended with a haunting melody that stayed in my head all night.
- The photographer captured the haunting beauty of the abandoned city, where nature had slowly begun to reclaim the crumbling concrete structures.

## Examples

- The singer has a haunting voice.
- The abandoned house had a haunting beauty that made me want to take photos.
- The film's haunting score lingered in my mind long after the credits rolled, perfectly capturing the protagonist's sense of isolation.

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