Word of the Day for October 15, 2026: haunted

adjective

DEFINITION: Describes someone or something believed to be visited by ghosts or spirits, a person troubled by persistent memories or fears, or someone whose expression appears sad, frightened, or distressed.

ETYMOLOGY: Derived from the French hanter, meaning “to frequent,” or “to practice habitually.” 

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