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haunting adj

Haunting means beautiful but in a sad way, and often in a way that cannot be forgotten. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of haunting

  • beautiful but in a sad way, and often in a way that cannot be forgotten

Usage examples of haunting

The singer's haunting voice stayed in my mind for days.

A haunting melody played during the sad final scene.

The photo had a haunting beauty that made everyone quiet.

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