eerie
word
Definition
Something that is eerie feels strange and makes you feel a little afraid, often because it is mysterious, quiet, or unnatural.
Usage & Nuances
"Eerie" is typically used for places, sounds, or events that are strangely unsettling. It's less intense than "terrifying" or "horrific." Common collocations: "eerie silence," "eerie feeling," "eerie glow." Rarely used to describe people.
Spanish: escalofriante - misterioso - inquietantePortuguese (BR): assustador - estranho - misteriosoPortuguese (PT): assustador - estranho - misteriosoChinese (Simplified): 诡异的 - 可怕的Chinese (Traditional): 詭異的 - 可怕的Hindi: भूतिया - रहस्यमय - डरावनाArabic: مخيف - غامض - غريبBengali: অদ্ভুত - ভীতিকর (কিছুটা)Russian: зловещий - жуткийJapanese: 不気味なVietnamese: rùng rợn - kỳ quáiKorean: 으스스한 - 음산한Turkish: ürkütücü - tüyler ürperticiUrdu: پراسرار - خوفناک (ہلکی سی)Indonesian: menyeramkan - aneh
Example Sentences
The house looked eerie at night.
basic
There was an eerie silence in the forest.
basic
An eerie light shone from the old building.
basic
That movie had some really eerie music in the background.
natural
I always get an eerie feeling when I walk by that empty lot.
natural
It was eerie how the fog made everything disappear.
natural