haunting
Haunting (adj) means sticking in the mind in a way that's hard to shake off, often with an eerie or poignant quality. Example: “The film's final scene is quietly haunting.”
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Sticking in the mind in a way that's hard to shake off, often with an eerie or poignant quality.
"The film's final scene is quietly haunting."
"She sang a haunting melody that stayed with the audience for days."
How to use haunting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something — a memory, image, or piece of music — that is unforgettable and a little unsettling.
Common pairings
haunting melody
haunting image
hauntingly beautiful
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Word forms
- Plural
- hauntings
- Comparative
- more haunting
- Superlative
- most haunting
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What does “haunting” mean?
The word “haunting” means sticking in the mind in a way that's hard to shake off, often with an eerie or poignant quality. In plain terms, describes something — a memory, image, or piece of music — that is unforgettable and a little unsettling.
How do you use “haunting” in a sentence?
Here is “haunting” used in a sentence: “The film's final scene is quietly haunting.”
What part of speech is “haunting”?
“Haunting” is an adjective.
Is “haunting” a common word?
“Haunting” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
