adv

eerily

EER-rih-lee

Eerily (adv) means In a way that is strange and unsettling, as if something is not quite right. Example: “The house was eerily quiet when she got home.”

adv

In a way that is strange and unsettling, as if something is not quite right.

"The house was eerily quiet when she got home."

"The painting bore an eerily accurate resemblance to her."

How to use eerily

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe adverb form of "eerie" — describes something done or seeming in a spooky, unsettling manner.

Common pairings

eerily quiet eerily similar eerily calm

Word forms

more eerily comparative, most eerily superlative

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Etymology

Formed from eerie plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."

Synonyms

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spookily

Related words

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Rhymes for eerily

ILY oily lily wily daily gaily Emily doily family Sicily easily bodily

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Frequently asked questions

What does “eerily” mean?

The word “eerily” means in a way that is strange and unsettling, as if something is not quite right. In plain terms, the adverb form of "eerie" — describes something done or seeming in a spooky, unsettling manner.

How do you pronounce “eerily”?

“Eerily” is pronounced EER-rih-lee (/ˈɪɹ.ɪ.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “eerily” in a sentence?

Here is “eerily” used in a sentence: “The house was eerily quiet when she got home.”

What part of speech is “eerily”?

“Eerily” is an adverb.

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