Spookily: meaning, definitions and examples

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spookily

 

[ ˈspuːkɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something that is eerie or creepy

In a spooky or eerie manner; in a way that causes fear or unease. It is often used to describe a situation, place, or event that feels supernatural or unsettling.

Synonyms

creepy, eerie, haunting, supernatural, unsettling

Examples of usage

  • The old abandoned house looked spookily quiet in the moonlight.
  • She felt spookily like someone was watching her in the dark alley.
  • The Halloween decorations made the neighborhood look spookily festive.
  • The music in the horror movie played spookily in the background.
  • The fog crept spookily through the graveyard.

Translations

Translations of the word "spookily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assustadoramente

🇮🇳 भयानक रूप से

🇩🇪 unheimlich

🇮🇩 menyeramkan

🇺🇦 моторошно

🇵🇱 strasznie

🇯🇵 不気味に

🇫🇷 de manière effrayante

🇪🇸 espeluznantemente

🇹🇷 ürkütücü bir şekilde

🇰🇷 오싹하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مخيف

🇨🇿 strašidelně

🇸🇰 strašidelne

🇨🇳 诡异地

🇸🇮 strašljivo

🇮🇸 óhugnanlega

🇰🇿 қорқынышты

🇬🇪 საშინლად

🇦🇿 dəhşətli

🇲🇽 espeluznantemente

Etymology

The word 'spookily' is derived from the noun 'spooky', which dates back to the late 19th century. Originally used to describe something ghostly or eerie, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to things that cause fear or unease. The adverb form 'spookily' is a more recent addition to the English language, popularized in modern usage to convey a sense of supernatural or creepy atmosphere.

See also: spook, spooky.