adjective
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ghostly or eerie
a spooky house
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resembling or appropriate to a ghost
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easily frightened; highly strung
Other Word Forms
- spookily adverb
- spookiness noun
Etymology
Origin of spooky
Example Sentences
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And if all of this metadata wasn’t spooky enough, here’s a quick reminder as to who contested the Super Bowl in 2015: The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
From Barron's
It’s spooky being out here by myself—every time a car passes, I jump a little.
From Literature
Since she’s into horror films, she’d probably love Horror Row, the stretch of Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank that is densely populated with spooky, spine crawling horror-themed shops and attractions you can enjoy year round.
From Los Angeles Times
“Dude, what would really be spooky is if you and I knew somebody Akira knew,” Owen said to George.
From Literature
For some, the festive season begins the second the spooky season ends, with trees going up straight after Halloween, but for others this may be a lot later.
From BBC
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