Eerily: meaning, definitions and examples

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eerily

 

[ ˈɪərɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a strange or mysterious manner

eerily is an adverb that describes something done in a way that is strange, mysterious, or unnatural. It is often used to create a sense of unease or tension.

Synonyms

creepily, spookily, uncannily

Examples of usage

  • The abandoned house stood eerily silent in the moonlight.
  • The eerie glow of the fog made the forest eerily beautiful.
  • The music playing in the background added an eerily haunting atmosphere to the movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "eerily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinistramente

🇮🇳 डरावने ढंग से

🇩🇪 unheimlich

🇮🇩 menyeramkan

🇺🇦 моторошно

🇵🇱 upiornie

🇯🇵 不気味に (bukimi ni)

🇫🇷 étrangement

🇪🇸 de manera escalofriante

🇹🇷 ürkütücü bir şekilde

🇰🇷 으스스하게

🇸🇦 بغرابة

🇨🇿 strašidelně

🇸🇰 strašidelne

🇨🇳 怪异地 (guàiyì de)

🇸🇮 srhljivo

🇮🇸 hryllilega

🇰🇿 қорқынышты түрде

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად

🇦🇿 qorxunc şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera escalofriante

Word origin

The word 'eerily' is derived from the adjective 'eerie', which comes from the Scottish dialect word 'eery', meaning fearful or timid. It has been used in English since the late 19th century to convey a sense of strangeness or spookiness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,237, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.