eerie

Definition of eerie

Adjectives

suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
"an eerie feeling of deja vu"
Synonyms:
supernatural
not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material
inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
"an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods"
"an eerie midnight howl"
Synonyms:
eery
strange, unusual
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

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