Wraith
noun
A ghost or ghost-like image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.
She felt like a wraith in her own home, unseen and unheard.
Often appears as...
- feel like a wraith
- appear like a wraith
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Literary
noun
A barely visible or almost non-existent substance or trace.
The wraith of a smile crossed her face before it returned back to a straight line.
Often appears as...
- wraith of a smile
- wraith of a thought
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Literary
noun
A ghost or ghost-like image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.
She felt like a wraith in her own home, unseen and unheard.
Often appears as...
- feel like a wraith
- appear like a wraith
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A barely visible or almost non-existent substance or trace.
The wraith of a smile crossed her face before it returned back to a straight line.
Often appears as...
- wraith of a smile
- wraith of a thought
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Connection
Use 'wraith' to evoke a chilling or eerie atmosphere often found in horror or fantasy genres.
The wraith wandered the graveyard, its ethereal form shimmering under the moonlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Death Association
'Wraith' links to death or demise, implying it appears near such events.
After the old sailor's passing, sailors claimed to see his wraith guiding the ship through the fog.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Imagery
'Wraith' is a powerful image in writing to express a haunting presence or a trace of a person.
Her mother, now a wraith in her memories, still whispered life lessons in her dreams.
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Connection
Use 'wraith' to evoke a chilling or eerie atmosphere often found in horror or fantasy genres.
The wraith wandered the graveyard, its ethereal form shimmering under the moonlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Death Association
'Wraith' links to death or demise, implying it appears near such events.
After the old sailor's passing, sailors claimed to see his wraith guiding the ship through the fog.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Imagery
'Wraith' is a powerful image in writing to express a haunting presence or a trace of a person.
Her mother, now a wraith in her memories, still whispered life lessons in her dreams.
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Connection
Use 'wraith' to evoke a chilling or eerie atmosphere often found in horror or fantasy genres.
The wraith wandered the graveyard, its ethereal form shimmering under the moonlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Death Association
'Wraith' links to death or demise, implying it appears near such events.
After the old sailor's passing, sailors claimed to see his wraith guiding the ship through the fog.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Imagery
'Wraith' is a powerful image in writing to express a haunting presence or a trace of a person.
Her mother, now a wraith in her memories, still whispered life lessons in her dreams.
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