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uncannily

 

[ ʌnˈkænɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inexplicably

In a way that is strange or mysterious, especially in a way that seems supernatural or inexplicable.

Synonyms

eerie, mysteriously, supernaturally

Examples of usage

  • She uncannily predicted the exact outcome of the game.
  • The resemblance between the two siblings was uncannily striking.
Context #2 | Adverb

creepily

In a way that suggests something strange or unnatural, often causing unease or fear.

Synonyms

creepily, unnaturally, unsettlingly

Examples of usage

  • The old house had an uncannily silent atmosphere.
  • His uncannily lifelike paintings gave viewers an eerie feeling.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncannily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estranhamente

🇮🇳 अजीब तरीके से

🇩🇪 unheimlich

🇮🇩 dengan aneh

🇺🇦 моторошно

🇵🇱 niesamowicie

🇯🇵 不気味に (bukimi ni)

🇫🇷 étrangement

🇪🇸 extrañamente

🇹🇷 garip bir şekilde

🇰🇷 섬뜩하게 (seomtteughage)

🇸🇦 بشكل غريب

🇨🇿 záhadně

🇸🇰 záhadne

🇨🇳 奇怪地 (qíguài de)

🇸🇮 srhljivo

🇮🇸 óhugnanlega

🇰🇿 қорқынышты

🇬🇪 საშიშად

🇦🇿 qeyri-adi şəkildə

🇲🇽 extrañamente

Etymology

The word 'uncannily' is derived from the term 'uncanny,' which has its roots in the Old English word 'uncúth,' meaning 'unknown' or 'unfamiliar.' The concept of the uncanny was explored by Sigmund Freud in his essay 'The Uncanny,' where he delved into the eerie and unsettling nature of the familiar being presented in an unfamiliar way. Over time, 'uncannily' has come to represent a sense of mysteriousness or strangeness that goes beyond the ordinary.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,055 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.