eerie

[US]/ˈɪəri/
[UK]/ˈɪri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing fear or unease due to its mysterious or creepy nature; spooky. Comparative: eerier, eeriest.

Phrases & Collocations

an eerie feeling

the eerie silence

eerie atmosphere

eerie shadows

Example Sentences

The eerie silence of the abandoned house sent shivers down my spine.

Walking through the foggy forest felt eerie and mysterious.

The eerie glow of the moonlight illuminated the dark path ahead.

An eerie feeling crept over me as I entered the old cemetery at night.

The eerie sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.

The abandoned amusement park had an eerie atmosphere that made it feel haunted.

The eerie sight of a shadowy figure in the distance made my heart race.

The eerie howling of the wind outside the cabin added to the sense of isolation.

The eerie flickering of the candlelight cast strange shadows on the wall.

Exploring the abandoned asylum was an eerie experience that left me unsettled.

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