Eerie

/ˈɪr.i/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Strange and frightening; having an unsettling or supernatural quality.

The abandoned house had an eerie silence that sent chills down my spine.

Suggesting the presence of ghosts or other supernatural phenomena.

As the fog rolled in, the landscape took on an eerie glow.

Causing unease or discomfort due to its unusual nature.

There was an eerie familiarity about the old photograph, as if I'd seen it in a dream.

The word 'eerie' comes from Scottish English 'eirich' meaning 'fearsome, supernatural.'

eerie feeling

A strange sense of discomfort or fear.

eerie silence

A silence that feels unnaturally tense or foreboding.

haunted

Referring to a place frequented by ghosts.

occult

Related to supernatural or mystical matters.

supernatural

Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding.

Chilly vibes

That old movie gave me such chilly vibes, it was totally eerie.

Creepy factor

The abandoned mall has a high creepy factor; it feels eerie to walk through.