eerie

Meanings

• adjective

  Inspiring fear, apprehension, or a feeling of being unwelcome; strange and frightening.

  - "The old mansion in the forest was eerie, with its creaking doors and dusty windows."
  - "The eerie silence of the abandoned town was broken only by the howling wind."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪəɹi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɪɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

creepy , spooky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eerie
freaky , sleeky , creepy , peaky , leaky

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Variants

List of all variants of eerie that leads to same result
eerie , eerier , eeriest , eeriness , eerinesses , eery

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Etymology

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Originated from Old English 'eoran' meaning 'night' or 'darkness'.

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Trivia

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1. The word eerie is often used to describe haunted houses, ghost stories, and other spooky things.

2. The eerie is a common trope in horror films and literature.

3. In some cultures, the eerie is believed to be caused by spirits or other supernatural beings.

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Related Concepts

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1. supernatural: The eerie often involves elements of the supernatural, such as ghosts, spirits, or unexplained phenomena.

2. uncanny: The eerie and the uncanny share some similarities, but the uncanny refers to something that is strangely familiar, while the eerie is generally something that is strange and frightening.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the eerie is often used to create a sense of suspense or unease. It is commonly associated with the supernatural, the unknown, and the unexplained.

How to Memorize "eerie"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark and deserted place, such as an old mansion or a forest, to help remember the meaning of eerie.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word eerie with feelings of fear, apprehension, or unease to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'E-E-R-I-E' to remember that eerie means 'Inspiring fear, apprehension, or a feeling of being unwelcome; strange and frightening'.

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