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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe adverb form of "eerie" — describes something done or seeming in a spooky, unsettling manner.
Common pairings
eerily quiet
eerily similar
eerily calm
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more eerily
- Superlative
- most eerily
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Etymology
Formed from eerie plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for eerily
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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.
