creepy

creepy

adjective \ˈkrē-pē\

creep·i·ercreep·i·est

Definition of CREEPY

1

: producing a nervous shivery apprehension <a creepy horror story>; also : eerie

2

: of, relating to, or being a creep : annoyingly unpleasant

— creep·i·ly \-pə-lē\ adverb

— creep·i·ness \-pē-nəs\ noun

Examples of CREEPY

1. There's something creepy about that guy.
2. <a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician>

First Known Use of CREEPY

1836

Related to CREEPY

Synonyms

eerie, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny, unearthly, weird

Antonyms

calming, comfortable, easy, peaceful, quiet, quieting, tranquil

Related Words

ghastly, ghostlike, ghostly, ghoulish, spectral; bizarre, curious, odd, outlandish, outré, peculiar, quaint, queerish, quirky; unaccustomed, uncommon, unusual; metaphysical, preternatural, supernatural; enigmatic (also enigmatical), inscrutable, mysterious, puzzling; dreadful, fearsome, horrible, horrifying, terrible, terrifying

Near Antonyms

common, commonplace, everyday, normal, ordinary, prosaic, routine, typical, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual; natural; expected, familiar, predictable

Rhymes with CREEPY

cheapie, seepy, sleepy, sweepy, weepie, weepy