Eerie

Pronunciation: /ˈɪri/

Definitions of eerie

adjective causing fear or unease; strange and frightening

Example Sentences

A1 The old house had an eerie feeling to it.

A2 As the sun set, the forest became eerie and quiet.

B1 The abandoned hospital was eerie, with strange noises echoing through the halls.

B2 The eerie atmosphere of the graveyard sent shivers down my spine.

C1 The eerie silence of the deserted town made me feel uneasy.

C2 The eerie glow of the moonlight illuminated the haunted castle.

Examples of eerie in a Sentence

formal The eerie silence of the abandoned house sent shivers down my spine.

informal Walking through the empty streets at night felt eerie.

slang That old cemetery gives me the heebie-jeebies, it's so eerie.

figurative The eerie feeling of déjà vu washed over me as I entered the room.

Grammatical Forms of eerie

• past tense: eeried
• plural: eeries
• comparative: eerier
• superlative: eeriest
• present tense: eerie
• future tense: will be eerie
• perfect tense: has been eerie
• continuous tense: is being eerie
• singular: eerie
• positive degree: eerie
• infinitive: to be eerie
• gerund: eerying
• participle: eeryed

Origin and Evolution of eerie

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Scottish dialect

Story behind the word: The word 'eerie' originated from the Scottish dialect, derived from the word 'ear' meaning 'to plough'. It was used to describe the feeling of being watched or followed, as if one's path was being ploughed by an unseen presence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'eerie' evolved to encompass a broader sense of unease or fear, often associated with supernatural or ghostly occurrences. It is now commonly used to describe a spooky or unsettling atmosphere.