adj
haunting
adj
1
Sticking in the mind in a way that's hard to shake off, often with an eerie or poignant quality.
"The film's final scene is quietly haunting."
"She sang a haunting melody that stayed with the audience for days."
How to Use Haunting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something — a memory, image, or piece of music — that is unforgettable and a little unsettling.
Common pairings
haunting melody
haunting image
hauntingly beautiful
Word Forms
more haunting comparative, hauntings plural, most haunting superlative
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The film's final scene is quietly _____.