haunting
[ hawn-ting, hahn- ]
adjective
remaining in the consciousness; not quickly forgotten: haunting music; haunting memories.
noun
the act of a person or thing that haunts; visitation.
Origin of haunting
1Other words from haunting
- haunt·ing·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for haunting
haunting
/ (ˈhɔːntɪŋ) /
adjective
(of memories) poignant or persistent
poignantly sentimental; enchantingly or eerily evocative
Derived forms of haunting
- hauntingly, adverb
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