eerily
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of eerily
Example Sentences
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Her affection hinges on David’s ability ot act like Martin, on how well he can fill that space that looks eerily like her biological son.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
In addition to law enforcement, she also has to contend with a criminal enterprise—its eerily threatening boss is played by Annette Bening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
That is eerily close to the roughly $1.75 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
The circumstances were eerily similar — and equally painful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Mist floated in the hollows between the mounds, where the pale, ghostly skeletons of hemlock reared above his head, and the purple stalks of dying willowherb released their eerily drifting down.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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