Eerie synonyms and antonyms
îr'ē
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Part of speech:
Unexpected and unbelievable; fantastic
Of, relating to, or resembling a ghost, a wraith, or an apparition; spectral.
Of or serving as an omen; esp., having the character of an evil omen; threatening; sinister
frightful (related)
(Informal) Unpleasant; annoying
The definition of uncanny refers to something odd, mysterious or unexpected that makes you feel uneasy.
eery
Alternative spelling of eerie.
Strikingly odd or unusual, especially in an unsettling way; strange:
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Having or causing a feeling of fear or disgust, as if insects were creeping on one's skin
Of, relating to, or being a religious mystery:
Suggestive of ghosts or spirits, especially in being eerie or disturbing:
eerily (related)
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The definition of gloomy is dark, depressing or dim.
haunting (related)
surreal (related)
evocative (related)
awe-inspiring (related)
ethereal (related)
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dream-like (related)
The definition of supernatural is extraordinary or is something associated with forces we don't understand or that cannot be explained by science.
The definition of strange is an unfamiliar or unusual person, place or thing.
Grotesque is defined as repulsively ugly or shocking.
The definition of macabre is something gruesome, shocking or horrifying.
spookish
(Informal, often of a horse or other animal) Easily startled, frightened, or unnerved.
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otherworldly (related)
unnerving (related)
normal (antonym)
Conforming with, adhering to, or constituting a norm, standard, pattern, level, or type; typical:
(Not comparable) Occasional; infrequent.
usual (related)
Regularly or customarily used:
ordinary (antonym)
Commonly encountered; usual:
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Not believable; implausible; seemingly only possible in fantasy.
silly (antonym)
(Obs.) Simple; plain; innocent
funny (antonym)
Strange or unusual, often implying unpleasant [from the early 19th c.]
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