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eerily

American  
[eer-i-lee] / ˈɪər ɪ li /

adverb

  1. in a spooky or uncanny way that makes one uneasy; weirdly.

    The town empties out eerily at this time of day, giving it a ghostly appearance that visitors find disconcerting.

Etymology

Origin of eerily

eeri(e) + -ly

Example Sentences

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It looks eerily similar to the same type of candle from Oct.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s an eerily quiet part of city, especially during the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

This winter, the breakdown in relations between Enzo Maresca and Chelsea's sporting directors and ownership felt eerily similar to the circumstances surrounding Conte's departure.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

I’m continually assaulted by images of the Kardashians, the ultimate hot-mom clan, who’ve set the bar for the rest of us plebs, showing off their sculpted figures and eerily frozen faces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

As the chair slammed the door shut again, the creature’s cry of pain harmonized eerily with the witch’s.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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