Creepily: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe something or someone that causes an uncomfortable feeling of fear or anxiety, often in a way that feels unnatural or strange.

• He creepily stared at me from across the room.
• The old doll's eyes moved creepily as if it was watching.

Refers to something mysterious and frightening, often associated with a sense of the supernatural or the unknown.

• The abandoned house had an eerie silence that made my skin crawl.
• There was an eerie glow coming from the forest at night.

Used to describe something that makes you feel worried or uncomfortable, often without clear reasons but is generally less about supernatural and more about psychological discomfort.

• Her piercing gaze was unsettling, making it hard to look away.
• The news of the accident was deeply unsettling.

Describes an event or situation that is uncanny or that causes a sudden feeling of fear, often in a supernatural or ghost-like way.

• The wind was blowing spookily through the trees.
• Spookily, the lights flickered just as he entered the room.