uncannily — in a strange or mysterious way that makes you feel uncomfortable
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a strange or mysterious way that makes you feel uncomfortable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkænɪli/
Korean meaning: 기이하게, 섬뜩하게, 신비롭게
Korean pronunciation: 언-캐-니-리 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- The fortune teller's predictions were uncannily accurate.
- My dog uncannily knows when I'm about to leave the house.
- The empty school hallway was uncannily silent at midnight.
uncannily
ADVERB//ʌnˈkænɪli//
in a strange or mysterious way that makes you feel uncomfortable
Unnaturally identical and deeply disturbing
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The family portrait moves uncannily, yet they smile happily
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Origin
'canny'는 스코틀랜드어에서 '영리한, 조심스러운'을 의미했는데, 'un-' 접두사가 붙어서 '알 수 없는, 신비로운'이라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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“The fortune teller's predictions were uncannily accurate.”
“My dog uncannily knows when I'm about to leave the house.”
“The empty school hallway was uncannily silent at midnight.”
“He uncannily resembles his great-grandfather in old photos.”
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