Eerily: meaning, definitions and examples

Similar to 'eerily,' it's used when something strange and frightening is experienced, often implying a sense of unease.

• The empty house stood eerily at the end of the street.
• The forest was eerily quiet at night.

Best used for describing something that is scary in a light-hearted or mildly frightening manner, often in a playful context like Halloween.

• The decorations were spookily perfect for the Halloween party.
• The old castle looks spookily beautiful under the moonlight.

Best used when describing something that creates a sense of uncomfortable unease or fear, often implying a more personal threat or discomfort.

• The unknown man in the alley smiled creepily at me.
• The doll's eyes seemed to follow me creepily around the room.

Used when something is weird or mysterious in a surprisingly accurate or precise way, not necessarily frightening but often strange.

• She predicted the events uncannily well.
• The twins looked uncannily alike, almost impossible to tell apart.