Eerier: meaning, definitions and examples
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eerier
[ ˈɪr.i.ər ]
strange feeling
The term 'eerier' describes something that creates a feeling of unease or fright due to its strange or unsettling qualities. It is often used to depict an atmosphere or situation that feels ghostly or uncanny. This word suggests an element of the supernatural or mysterious that heightens the overall discomfort someone might feel. Eerie things can include unusual sounds, peculiar sights, or unnerving occurrences that provoke fear or apprehension.
Synonyms
creepy, haunting, spooky, strange, unsettling.
Examples of usage
- The eerier silence in the abandoned house was unsettling.
- She had an eerier feeling when she walked alone at night.
- The eerier shadows cast by the moon gave the forest a haunting atmosphere.
- There was an eerier tension in the air as the storm approached.
Translations
Translations of the word "eerier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 espectral
🇮🇳 भूतिया
🇩🇪 unheimlich
🇮🇩 menyeramkan
🇺🇦 моторошний
🇵🇱 upiorny
🇯🇵 不気味な (bukimi na)
🇫🇷 étrange
🇪🇸 escalofriante
🇹🇷 ürkütücü
🇰🇷 소름끼치는 (soreumkkijineun)
🇸🇦 مخيف (mukhif)
🇨🇿 strašidelný
🇸🇰 strašidelný
🇨🇳 可怕的 (kěpà de)
🇸🇮 strašen
🇮🇸 skræmmilegur
🇰🇿 қорқынышты
🇬🇪 საშიში (sashishi)
🇦🇿 dəhşətli
🇲🇽 escalofriante
Etymology
The word 'eerie' comes from the Scots word 'eerie', meaning 'fearful' or 'frightening'. This term itself is believed to be derived from the Older English word 'ear' which means 'to be aware' or 'to be cautious'. The concept of eeriness has been present in folklore, literature, and speech for centuries, often linked to the supernatural or the unknown. The term gained popularity in the English language in the 19th century as literature and art began to explore themes of the macabre and the uncanny, reflecting societal fascinations with ghosts, the supernatural realm, and unexplained phenomena. The adjective 'eerier' serves as a comparative form, used to describe something that elicits a stronger sense of fear or discomfort than something else.