Eerie — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈir-ē/ ee·rie

Meaning & Definition of Eerie

Eerie (adjective)

  1. so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine; also, seemingly not of earthly origin
  2. affected with fright, scared

Eerie (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic

    "eerie noises would occasionally come from locked rooms in the castle"

    similar: creepy, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eerie

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eerie:

creepy, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny, unearthly, weird

Related Words for Eerie

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 Eerie

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

Word Forms of Eerie

Inflections: eerier, eeriest

Derived words: eeriness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Eerie

Middle English (northern dialect) eri

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Eerie

What does "Eerie" mean?

"Eerie" means so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine; also, seemingly not of earthly origin. As an adjective, it is defined as: so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine; also, seemingly not of earthly origin.

What is another word for "Eerie"?

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

What are different ways to say "Eerie"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eerie". Common alternatives include creepy, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny, unearthly and weird.

How do you use "Eerie" in a sentence?

Examples of "Eerie" in a sentence: "eerie noises would occasionally come from locked rooms in the castle".

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

"Eerie" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Eerie"?

"Eerie" is pronounced /ˈir-ē/ and divided into syllables as ee·rie.

What is the origin of the word "Eerie"?

"Eerie" comes from Middle English (northern dialect) eri. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Eerie" meaning "fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic"?

When "Eerie" (adjective) means fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic, synonyms include creepy, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny and unearthly.