eerie — strange and frightening; creating an atmosphere of mystery or fear
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: strange and frightening; creating an atmosphere of mystery or fear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪri/
Korean meaning: 기이하고 무서운; 신비롭거나 두려운 분위기를 만드는
Korean pronunciation: 이-리 (강세: 이)
Example Sentences
- My cat stares at empty corners with an eerie intensity, making me wonder if ghosts are having a house party.
- The fog created an eerie landscape that looked like a horror movie set.
- There's something eerie about how my phone knows I'm thinking about pizza and shows me ads for it.
eerie
ADJECTIVE//ˈɪri//
strange and frightening; creating an atmosphere of mystery or fear
Strange and frightening atmosphere
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In this eerie night, a weary detective tests her theory
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old English 'earg' meaning cowardly or timid, influenced by Scottish and Northern English dialects. The word evolved to describe something that inspires fear or unease, with possible connections to Old Norse 'erg' meaning cowardly.
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“My cat stares at empty corners with an eerie intensity, making me wonder if ghosts are having a house party.”
“The fog created an eerie landscape that looked like a horror movie set.”
“There's something eerie about how my phone knows I'm thinking about pizza and shows me ads for it.”
“The old clock tower made eerie chiming sounds at midnight.”
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