Eeriness

Pronunciation: /ˈɪriniˌnɪs/

Definitions of eeriness

noun a feeling of fear or unease

Example Sentences

A1 The old house had an eerie feeling to it.

A2 The eerie silence of the forest made me feel uneasy.

B1 The eeriness of the abandoned asylum sent shivers down my spine.

B2 The eeriness of the foggy night added to the suspense of the movie.

C1 The eeriness of the situation was palpable, making everyone on edge.

C2 The eerie atmosphere of the haunted mansion was so intense, it felt like a living nightmare.

Examples of eeriness in a Sentence

formal The eeriness of the abandoned house was unsettling to the visitors.

informal There was a creepy eeriness to the old cemetery at night.

slang The eeriness of that place gave me the heebie-jeebies.

figurative The eeriness of his gaze made her feel like she was being watched by a ghost.

Origin and Evolution of eeriness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'eeriness' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'eerie' which meant fearful or timid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'eeriness' has come to be associated with a feeling of unease or creepiness, often used to describe a spooky or unsettling atmosphere.