Uncannily: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncannily
[ ʌnˈkænɪli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.