eerily

Meanings

• adjective

  Giving or causing a feeling of fear or apprehension, typically because of something unknown or supernatural.

• adjective

  Characterized by or suggestive of something eerie or supernatural.

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Synonyms

ominously , strangely , uncannily

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eerily
creepily , dearly , hearly , quarely , rearly

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Variants

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eerily

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'strange' or 'uncanny', the modern sense of 'eerily' emerged in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'eerily' comes from the Old English word 'eoranlic', meaning 'pertaining to the earth'.

2. In the early 20th century, 'eerily' was used primarily in the context of ghost stories and horror literature.

3. The word 'eerily' can also be used to describe the behavior of certain animals, such as a cat that stalks its prey in an eerie manner.

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Related Concepts

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1. uncanny: Related concept. The uncanny refers to things that are strangely familiar, yet unsettling or uncomfortable.

2. supernatural: Related concept. The supernatural refers to things that exist or occur beyond the natural world, often attributed to gods, demons, or other spiritual beings.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'eerily' is often used to describe atmospheres and settings that evoke a sense of the supernatural or the unknown, such as haunted houses, graveyards, or eerie landscapes.

How to Memorize "eerily"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark, quiet night. Imagine the sound of leaves rustling in the wind and the occasional hoot of an owl. Visualize a faint, eerie glow coming from the woods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'eerily' with the feeling of goosebumps, the sound of a creaking door, or the sight of a full moon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'eerily' by associating it with the word 'spooky'. This will help you remember the feeling of fear or apprehension that the word evokes.

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