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Sentence examples for were ghastly from inspiring English sources

The phrase "were ghastly" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe something that was extremely unpleasant or horrifying in the past.
Example: "The conditions in the abandoned building were ghastly, leaving a lasting impression on all who entered."
Alternatives: "were dreadful" or "were horrific."

Dictionary

were ghastly

adjective

Like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal.

synonyms

pallid
lurid
charnel
gruesome
grisly

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The descriptions and some of the pictures of it were ghastly.

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"The depression years were ghastly for sailors — they were often looking for work.

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The New York Times

I think I preferred it when they were ghastly and you could hate them.

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The Guardian - TV & Radio

He said the Home Office's "go home" vans aimed at illegal immigrants were "ghastly".

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If you thought the Furbies were ghastly, say a big "Hi" to the new toy on the block, "Amazing Amy".

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Independent

If Ed Miliband thought the Saturday headlines were inauspicious, then the Sunday front-page headlines were ghastly.

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It was ghastly".

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The New Yorker

Cat trees are ghastly.

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The New York Times

It would be ghastly.

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The Guardian - Music

It would have been ghastly.

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The Guardian - Opinion

I think they're ghastly".

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