phantom
A ghost, or something that seems real but is not.
phantom in a sentence
- Legend says a phantom drifts through the castle halls at midnight and vanishes at dawn.
- The old sailors told tales of a phantom ship that appeared in the mist and then faded away.
Words that mean something similar
ghost, spirit, spook
More words about light & dark
- radiant: Shining brightly, or glowing with happiness.
- shimmer: To shine with a soft light that seems to tremble.
- sombre: Dark, dull and serious in mood or colour.
- twilight: The soft, dim light just after the sun goes down.
- beacon: A light or fire used as a signal that can be seen from far away.
- dazzle: To amaze someone with bright light or brilliance.
- dingy: Dark, dirty and a little gloomy.
- dismal: Dull, gloomy and miserable.
More words to explore
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