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creepy

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adjective \ˈkrē-pē\

Definition of creepy

creepier

;

creepiest

  1. 1 :  producing a nervous shivery apprehension a creepy horror story; also :  eerie

  2. 2 :  of, relating to, or being a creep :  annoyingly unpleasant a creepy old man

creepily

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creepiness

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Examples of creepy in a sentence

  1. There's something creepy about that guy.

  2. a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician

Origin and Etymology of creepy

see 1creep


First Known Use: 1836

creepy Synonyms

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

CREEPY Defined for English Language Learners

creepy

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adjective \ˈkrē-pē\

Definition of creepy for English Language Learners

  • : strange or scary : causing people to feel nervous and afraid

CREEPY Defined for Kids

creepy

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adjective \ˈkrē-pē\

Definition of creepy for Students

creepier

;

creepiest

  1. 1 :  eerie a creepy old house

  2. 2 :  annoyingly unpleasant Dozens of frogs gave me a creepy feeling.

creepiness

noun

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