Uncannily Meaning in English

word

US

ənˈkænəɫi

uhn-KAN-uh-lee

UK

ʌnkˈænɪli

un-KAN-ih-lee

Definition

In a way that is strange or mysterious, often making you feel a little uneasy because it is uncanny or unusual.

Usage & Nuances

'Uncannily' is used for describing something notably strange, mysterious, or eerily similar. More formal than 'weirdly' or 'strangely'. Common with 'uncannily similar', 'uncannily quiet', or 'uncannily accurate'. Avoid using it for mild or everyday oddness.

• Spanish: extrañamente - misteriosamente
• Portuguese (BR): estranhamente - misteriosamente
• Portuguese (PT): estranhamente - misteriosamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 异常地 - 诡异地
• Chinese (Traditional): 異常地 - 詭異地
• Hindi: अजीब तरह से - रहस्यमय ढंग से
• Arabic: بطريقة غريبة - بشكل غير طبيعي
• Bengali: অলৌকিকভাবে - রহস্যজনকভাবে
• Russian: странно - загадочно - необъяснимо
• Japanese: 不気味に - 異様に
• Vietnamese: một cách kỳ lạ - một cách khó hiểu
• Korean: 섬뜩하게 - 불가사의하게
• Turkish: esrarengiz bir şekilde - tuhaf bir şekilde
• Urdu: پراسرار طور پر - غیرمعمولی طور پر
• Indonesian: secara aneh - secara misterius

Example Sentences

The twins look uncannily alike.

basic

He finished the puzzle uncannily fast.

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The house was uncannily quiet at night.

basic

She can uncannily guess what I’m thinking without me saying a word.

natural

It was uncannily similar to something I’d seen in a dream.

natural

His explanation was uncannily accurate for someone who just arrived.

natural