Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uncannily-similar
adjective
/ʌnˈkæn.ɪ.li ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/
Definition
Describing a situation where two things closely resemble each other in a way that is surprising and eerie.
Examples
- The twins have an uncannily-similar appearance that often confuses their friends.
- Her writing style was uncannily-similar to that of a famous author, raising eyebrows in the literary community.
- The two paintings were uncannily-similar, despite being created decades apart.
Meaning
The term refers to a level of similarity that goes beyond the ordinary, often evoking a sense of unease.
Synonyms
- eerily alike
- surprisingly comparable
- strikingly similar
- uncanny resemblance
