Synonyms for Eerie
Definition of eerie
- adjective
- suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; "an eerie feeling of deja vu"
- inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening; "an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods"; "an eerie midnight howl"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "eerie"
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"Eerie" in song lyrics
See how eerie is used in real songs:
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"Voices in my head screaming murder it's kinda eerie"
Chino XL — Beef Ain't Over -
"I'm sorry ese if it seems like my voice is getting eerie"
Mr. Sancho — I Reminice -
"Jokers be biting each other's styles so much it's eerie"
Poor Righteous Teachers f/ The Fugees — Allies