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.

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Etymology

Origin of eerily

eeri(e) + -ly

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Example Sentences

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eerily

Bitcoin was eerily quiet earlier this month, but recent fresh interest from both individual and institutional investors have driven its surge in price.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

He wasn’t representing Echard yet, but it sounded eerily similar to another case Woodnick had worked on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

William James almost eerily comfortable in situations that terrify everyone around him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

This is the moment an AI bot posted an eerily human-like comment after discovering a way to communicate with other bots and break out of its isolated computer environment.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

After the gossip and banging of pots in the kitchen, the main house was eerily silent.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed

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