haunted
/ˈhɔːntɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hauntedest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.
Adjective
Examples
The hotel was haunted by a disembodied spirit.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Obsessed (by an idea, threat, etc.).
Adjective
Examples
a soldier haunted by the memories of combat
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “haunted” mean?
Of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.
Is “haunted” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.