Eerily: meaning, definitions and examples
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eerily
[ ˈɪərɪli ]
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
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.