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Eery - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Eery describes something strange, mysterious, or unsettling in a way that creates an eerie feeling. It often suggests an atmosphere of quiet unease or supernatural presence.

eery

/ˈɪri/ /ˈɪəri/

Definition:

Strange and frightening in a mysterious or unsettling way.

Synonyms:

spooky, uncanny, eerie, creepy, weird

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

ordinary, normal, comforting

Common Collocations:

eerie silence, eerie feeling, eerie atmosphere, eerie glow

Derivatives:

eerily, eeriness

Usage Tips:

Use "eery" to describe something that gives an unsettling or supernatural feeling; often linked to darkness or mystery.

Common Phrases:

eery quiet, eery resemblance, eery stillness

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "earg" (cowardly), later evolving to mean fearful or strange in Middle English.

Examples:

  • 1. The abandoned house had an eery glow at night.
  • 2. She felt an eery presence in the empty hallway.
  • 3. The forest was silent and eery after the storm.
  • 4. His smile had an eery resemblance to his father’s ghostly portrait.

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