Eerie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Eerie is an adjective meaning Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
Meaning
Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
More Meanings
- (Scotland) Frightened, timid.
- An eerie creature or thing.
- Alternative spelling of eyrie.
Example Sentences
She began to feel eerie.
An eerie feeling came over me.
The eerie sounds seemed to come from the graveyard after midnight.
Dan was beginning to feel very depressed when suddenly the eerie howl of a dingo rang out[.]
Word Forms
- eerier
- eeriest
- eery
- eeries
Synonyms for eerie
Depending on context, synonyms include chilling, creepy, eldritch, freakish, frightening, grim.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eery, strange, spooky, unusual, eldritch, uncanny.
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