spooky
word
/ˈspuki/
SPOO-kee
/spˈuːki/
SPOO-kee
Definition
Something that is strange or frightening, often in a way that reminds people of ghosts or the supernatural.
Usage & Nuances
'Spooky' is informal and often used for mild, playful fear — not real danger. Very common with 'spooky story', 'spooky house', or describing Halloween. Stronger than 'creepy', but less intense than 'terrifying'.
Spanish: escalofriante - espeluznantePortuguese (BR): assustador - arrepiantePortuguese (PT): assustador - arrepianteChinese (Simplified): 恐怖的 - 毛骨悚然的Chinese (Traditional): 恐怖的 - 毛骨悚然的Hindi: डरावनाArabic: مخيف - يبعث على القشعريرةBengali: ভৌতিক - ভুতুড়েRussian: жуткий - пугающий (о сверхъестественном)Japanese: 不気味な - 怪しいVietnamese: rùng rợn - ma quáiKorean: 으스스한 - 소름 끼치는Turkish: ürkütücü - tüyler ürperticiUrdu: ڈراؤنا - خوفناک (بھوتوں کا)Indonesian: menyeramkan - angker
Example Sentences
That old house looks spooky at night.
basic
We heard a spooky noise in the basement.
basic
The movie last night was really spooky.
basic
There’s something spooky about the fog covering the street.
natural
This song gives me a spooky feeling, like something is watching me.
natural
Halloween decorations always look extra spooky with all the lights off.
natural