eerie

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/ˈɪəɹi/ English

Definitions

adjective

Strange, weird, fear-inspiring.“The eerie sounds seemed to come from the graveyard after midnight.”
Frightened, timid.

Related words

Synonyms

creepy spooky eery strange unusual unnatural eldritch uncanny weird bizarre peculiar odd dire terrific gruesome sinister horrifying

Associated

stillness shimmer ominous ghostly danzig glow haunting disturbing horror sexy moreno

Rhymes

bleary leery weary theory dreary wiry erie leary teary cheery

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