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eerie
adjective ee·rie \ˈir-ē\
: strange and mysterious
ee·ri·eree·ri·est
Full Definition of EERIE
1
chiefly Scottish : affected with fright : scared
2
: so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine <a coyote's eerie howl> <the similarities were eerie>; also : seemingly not of earthly origin <the flames cast an eerie glow>
— ee·ri·ly \ˈir-ə-lē\ adverb
— ee·ri·ness \ˈir-ē-nəs\ noun
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Variants of EERIE
ee·rie also ee·ry \ˈir-ē\
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Origin of EERIE
Middle English (northern dialect) eri
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of EERIE
weird, eerie, uncanny mean mysteriously strange or fantastic. weird may imply an unearthly or supernatural strangeness or it may stress queerness or oddness <weird creatures from another world>. eerie suggests an uneasy or fearful consciousness that mysterious and malign powers are at work <an eerie calm preceded the bombing raid>. uncanny implies disquieting strangeness or mysteriousness <an uncanny resemblance between total strangers>.
EERY Defined for Kids
eerie
adjective ee·rie \ˈir-ē\
ee·ri·eree·ri·est
Definition of EERIE for Kids
: causing fear and uneasiness : strange <an eerie coincidence>
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