Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eerily-quiet
Adjective
/ˈɪr.ɪ.li ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/
Definition
An unsettlingly still or silent atmosphere that tends to evoke a sense of unease or discomfort.
Examples
- The forest was eerily quiet after the storm, as if nature itself was in mourning.
- As the lights went out, the room became eerily quiet, amplifying the sound of our breathing.
- Walking through the abandoned house, she noticed it was eerily quiet, making her feel as though she were being watched.
Meaning
The term ‘eerily-quiet’ describes a situation or environment that is unusually silent, often leading to feelings of fear or suspicion.
Synonyms
- Silently eerie
- Unnaturally quiet
- Hauntingly still
