Uncannily: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'uncannily' when describing something strange or unsettling that is surprisingly accurate or familiar, making you feel uncomfortable.

• The robot moved uncannily like a human.
• She predicted my actions uncannily well.

Use 'mysteriously' to describe something that happens or appears in a manner that is difficult to understand or explain.

• The book mysteriously disappeared from the shelf.
• He smiled mysteriously, as if hiding a secret.

Use 'supernaturally' when referring to something that seems to come from beyond the natural world, often involving ghosts, magic, or other paranormal phenomena.

• The old castle was said to be supernaturally haunted.
• She seemed to possess a supernaturally keen sense of intuition.

Use 'eerie' to describe something that makes you feel scared or nervous because it is strange or mysterious.

• The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
• There was an eerie green light in the sky.

Use this when describing something that is eerily similar or surprisingly identical, often in a way that is hard to explain.

• The twins looked uncannily alike, despite being separated at birth

This word is best used when referring to something or someone that causes a feeling of fear or unease, often with a sense of lurking threat. It usually has a negative connotation.

• He stared at her creepily from across the room, making her feel very uncomfortable

This word is suitable for describing something that deviates from what is normal or natural. It can imply that something is artificial or forced.

• The man’s smile appeared unnaturally wide, giving an eerie impression

Use this to describe something that makes you feel disturbed or anxious, often disrupting your sense of comfort or security.

• The news about the sudden disappearance of the CEO was unsettlingly sudden for the employees