Spooky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspuːki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Spooky is an adjective meaning (informal) Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.
Meaning
(informal) Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.
More Meanings
- (informal) Spooked; afraid; frightened.
- (informal) Unpredictably excitable; skittish (used especially of horses).
Example Sentences
I thought it was nice, though I found it very quiet, and whenever I was alone in it, I felt spooky.
Word Forms
- spookier
- spookiest
Synonyms for spooky
Depending on context, synonyms include eldritch, eerie, skittish, nervous, eery, excitable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skittish, eery, eerie, excitable, nervous, fearsome.
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