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or less commonly eery
eerier; eeriest
1
: so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
a coyote's eerie howl
the similarities were eerie
also
: seemingly not of earthly origin
the flames cast an eerie glow
2
chiefly Scotland
: affected with fright : scared
Examples of eerie in a Sentence
The flames cast an eerie glow.
a land of eerie beauty
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
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—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
An eerie, enchanting score by Rock Burwell giving the proceedings a dreamy, nightmarish quality.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
With the exception of the lift gate moving up and down, an eerie silence swept over the proceedings.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Not all of the new gameplay elements work, but Beyond is a fitting follow-up to what came before, with a lore-heavy story, great combat, and plenty of eerie exploration.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for eerie
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“Eerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eerie. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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