eldritch
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of eldritch
First recorded in 1500–10; earlier elrich, elphrish; of disputed origin: probably elf + Middle English riche “realm, kingdom”
Example Sentences
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The eldritch, alien movements of octopus arms have captivated people for generations.
From Salon
“Walk the village’s corrupted streets, brave a sinking cargo ship, and descend deeper and deeper beneath the waves to face unspeakable eldritch evil,” its website invites.
From Seattle Times
It’s an eye-grabbing mix of steampunk, eldritch horror and the sort of demanding combat popularized by games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring.
From Seattle Times
Lovecraft’s characters realized they were insignificant entities in a universe ruled by unfathomable eldritch entities.
From The Verge
Jeff VanderMeer for recognizing the sheer eldritch eeriness of “nature”: How can a world that contains the hagfish, the axolotl and the Devil’s Finger fungus not make for weird writing?
From New York Times
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