Definition of SPECTRAL

spectral

Adjective

  • Relating to or resembling a ghost; eerie.
  • of or relating to a spectrum
    • "spectral colors"
    • "spectral analysis"

Adjective Satellite

  • resembling or characteristic of a phantom
    • "spectral emanations"

Adj

  • Of, or pertaining to, spectres; ghostly.
  • Of, or pertaining to, spectra; classified according to frequency or wavelength (of light etc.).

Examples

  • The spectral chain-rattling and moans gave me the chills.
  • The spectral silence in the room indicated deep concentration during the Scrabble match.

Origin / Etymology

From spectre + -al.

Scrabble Score: 12

spectral: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
spectral: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
spectral: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

spectral: valid Words With Friends Word