haunting
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hauntings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Remaining in the mind; not easily forgotten.
Adjective
Examples
He had a haunting gaze.
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
A particular instance of haunting; a ghostly habitation.
Noun
Examples
During the haunting, strange voices and noises were heard and objects flew off tables.
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 “haunting” mean?
Remaining in the mind; not easily forgotten.
Is “haunting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.