adv
eerily
EER-rih-lee
adv
1
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
Word Forms
more eerily comparative, most eerily superlative
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Etymology
Formed from eerie plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."