eerie
/ˈɪəɹi/
adjectiveeer · ie
It’s eERIE when you see TWO E’s in a row—like two eyes staring in the dark.
Yes, it's eerie. Remember the double E at the start: e-e-r-i-e (then ends with -ie).
Definition
- adjectiveStrange and frightening in a mysterious way; causing an uneasy feeling.
Examples
- “An eerie silence filled the hallway after the lights went out.”
- “The fog gave the lake an eerie glow at dawn.”
- “She heard an eerie whistle coming from the empty attic.”
Synonyms
spookycreepyuncannyghostlyunnerving
Antonyms
comfortingreassuring
Translations
ES inquietantePT assustadorFR inquiétant
Common misspellings
earyeeryerieeirieeareeeereeeeriyeeri
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