creepier; creepiest
1
: producing a nervous shivery apprehension
a creepy horror story
also
: eerie
2
: of, relating to, or being a creep : annoyingly unpleasant
a creepy old man
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Examples of creepy in a Sentence
There's something creepy about that guy.
a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician
Recent Examples on the Web
Again, these new features aren’t supposed to feel creepy.
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Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 11 June 2024
Clever and creepy, this is a great horror movie just in time for spooky season.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Here’s what to know about the banana spider: The banana spider
Name: The arachnid can be a creepy sight for people who don’t like spiders.
—Sarah Claire McDonald, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
The creepy crawler -- the Joro spider -- has stirred up a frenzy over a possible invasion in the tri-state area.
—Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for creepy 
Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 11 June 2024
Clever and creepy, this is a great horror movie just in time for spooky season.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Here’s what to know about the banana spider: The banana spider
Name: The arachnid can be a creepy sight for people who don’t like spiders.
—Sarah Claire McDonald, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
The creepy crawler -- the Joro spider -- has stirred up a frenzy over a possible invasion in the tri-state area.
—Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for creepy
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“Creepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creepy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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