adj Uncommon

spooky

SPOO-kee

Spooky (adj) means Eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural. Example: “The abandoned mansion had a spooky atmosphere at night.”

adj

Eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural.

"The abandoned mansion had a spooky atmosphere at night."

"That coincidence was a little spooky, wasn't it?"

Easily startled or nervous, especially describing a horse.

"The young horse was spooky around loud traffic."

How to use spooky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCreepy or eerie, or (of an animal) easily startled.

Common pairings

spooky story spooky house a bit spooky

Word forms

spookier comparative, spookiest superlative

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Etymology

Built from "spook" (ghost) plus the adjective ending "-y."

Rhymes for spooky

kooky smoky hooky looky

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spooky” mean?

The word “spooky” means eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural. In plain terms, creepy or eerie, or (of an animal) easily startled.

How do you pronounce “spooky”?

“Spooky” is pronounced SPOO-kee (/ˈspuːki/ in IPA).

How do you use “spooky” in a sentence?

Here is “spooky” used in a sentence: “The abandoned mansion had a spooky atmosphere at night.”

What part of speech is “spooky”?

“Spooky” is an adjective.

Is “spooky” a common word?

“Spooky” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “spooky” have?

“Spooky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural.