Creepy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkrē-pē/

Meaning & Definition of Creepy

Creepy (adjective)

  1. producing a nervous shivery apprehension; also, eerie
  2. of, relating to, or being a creep, annoyingly unpleasant

Creepy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic

    "a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician"

    similar: eerie, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny, unearthly, weird
    related: ghastly, ghostlike, ghostly, ghoulish, spectral, bizarre, curious, odd, outlandish, outré, peculiar, quaint, queerish, quirky, unaccustomed, uncommon, unusual, metaphysical, preternatural, supernatural, enigmatic, inscrutable, mysterious, puzzling, dreadful, fearsome, horrible, horrifying, terrible, terrifying
    near: common, commonplace, everyday, normal, ordinary, prosaic, routine, typical, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual, natural, expected, familiar, predictable

  2. marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings

    "a creepy aura about the abandoned farmhouse—as though something horrific had happened there"

    similar: agitating, anxious, disquieting, distressful, distressing, disturbing, fraught, hairy, nail-biting, nerve-racking, nervous, restless, tense, uneasy, unnerving, unsettling, worrisome
    related: bothersome, troublesome, foreboding, misgiving, discouraging, disheartening, strained, restive, unrestful, awkward, embarrassing
    opposite: calming, comfortable, easy, peaceful, quiet, quieting, tranquil
    near: restful, pacific

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Creepy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Creepy:

eerie, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny, unearthly, weird, agitating, anxious, disquieting, distressful, distressing, disturbing, fraught, hairy, nail-biting, nerve-racking, nervous, restless, tense, uneasy, unnerving, unsettling, worrisome

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Creepy

Words with the opposite meaning of Creepy:

calming, comfortable, easy, peaceful, quiet, quieting, tranquil

Related Words for Creepy

ghastly, ghostlike, ghostly, ghoulish, spectral, bizarre, curious, odd, outlandish, outré, peculiar, quaint, queerish, quirky, unaccustomed, uncommon, unusual, metaphysical, preternatural, supernatural, enigmatic, inscrutable, mysterious, puzzling, dreadful, fearsome, horrible, horrifying, terrible, terrifying

Near Antonyms of Creepy

common, commonplace, everyday, normal, ordinary, prosaic, routine, typical, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual, natural, expected, familiar, predictable, restful, pacific

Word Forms of Creepy

Inflections: creepier, creepiest

Derived words: creepily (adverb), creepiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Creepy

First known use: 1836

Words & Phrases Containing Creepy

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Frequently Asked Questions about Creepy

What does "Creepy" mean?

"Creepy" means producing a nervous shivery apprehension; also, eerie. As an adjective, it is defined as: producing a nervous shivery apprehension; also, eerie. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Creepy"?

Other words for "Creepy" include eerie, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny, unearthly, weird and agitating. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Creepy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Creepy"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Creepy". Common alternatives include eerie, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny, unearthly, weird, agitating, anxious and disquieting.

What is the opposite of "Creepy"?

Antonyms of "Creepy" include calming, comfortable, easy, peaceful, quiet, quieting and tranquil. Near antonyms include common, commonplace, everyday and normal.

How do you use "Creepy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Creepy" in a sentence: "a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician"; "a creepy aura about the abandoned farmhouse—as though something horrific had happened there".

Is "Creepy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Creepy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Creepy"?

"Creepy" is pronounced /ˈkrē-pē/.

What is the origin of the word "Creepy"?

First known use: 1836.