Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eery
adjective
ˈi(ə)rē
Definition
Strange and frightening.
Examples
- The eery silence in the abandoned house was almost unbearable.
- As the fog settled in, the streets took on an eery appearance.
- She felt an eery chill run down her spine when she heard the footsteps behind her.
Meaning
The term ‘eery’ describes something that is unsettling or causes feelings of fear or unease due to its oddness or mystery.
Synonyms
- creepy
- spooky
- weird
- haunting
- unnerving
