Definition of eerie
eerier
;eeriest
1 chiefly Scotland : affected with fright : scared
2 : so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine a coyote's eerie howl the similarities were eerie; also : seemingly not of earthly origin the flames cast an eerie glow
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The flames cast an eerie glow.
a land of eerie beauty
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The Basin is the nation’s second-largest natural gas field, and for miles in every direction, gas compressors are running more or less constantly, filling the desert with their eerie, broadband roar.
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A slow-burn serving of eco-horror, Lorcan Finnegan’s feature skimps on substance, but more than makes up for it with eerie settings, supernatural undertones and a ’70s horror throwback vibe.
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Helicopters frequently buzzed overhead and sporadic gunfire and blasts shattered the eerie silence.
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Today, it's been known to give off eerie vibes that attract curious souls — including ghost hunters — from all over the world.
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An array of LED lights mimics sunlight, giving the cylinder an eerie blue glow.
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The rematch between Maeda and Wacha featured an eerie similarity to their game on May 25.
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A dawn fat-tire cycle ride -- when the sands are sometimes bathed in an eerie fog -- offers an exhilarating chance to get among the dunes and enjoy desert silence.
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The brains have a certain eerie presence and haunt us a little bit.
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Origin and Etymology of eerie
Middle English (northern dialect) eri
Synonym Discussion of eerie
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