EERIE (eerier, eeriest)
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Dictionary entry overview: What does eerie mean? • EERIE (adjective)
The adjective EERIE has 2 senses:
1. suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
2. inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
Familiarity information: EERIE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• EERIE (adjective)
Meaning:
Suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
Context example:
an eerie feeling of deja vu
Similar:
supernatural (not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material)
Meaning:
Inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
Synonyms:
eery; eerie
Context examples:
an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods / an eerie midnight howl
Similar:
strange; unusual (being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird)
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