phantomlike

UK
/ˈfæntəmlaɪk/
US
/ˈfæntəmˌlaɪk/

Translations

phantomlikeadjective
more phantomlike
Comp.
most phantomlike
Super.
UK
/ˈfæntəmlaɪk/
US
/ˈfæntəmˌlaɪk/
The figure in the mist appeared phantomlike.
Фигура в тумане казалась призрачной.
phantomlikeadverb
UK
/ˈfæntəmˌlaɪk/
US
/ˈfænəmˌlaɪk/
Used postpositively to modify verbs: "He moved phantomlike across the room."

Definitions

phantomlikeadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a phantom; ghostly or ethereal in appearance or presence.
The mist over the lake gave it a phantomlike quality, making it seem otherworldly.
Lacking material substance; illusory or existing only in the imagination.
Her hopes of a quick victory proved phantomlike once the true scale of the task emerged.
phantomlikeadverb
In a manner resembling a phantom; ghostlily or ethereally.
The figures drifted phantomlike through the shadows.