eerier

/ˈɪriər/

Definitions

1. adjective

causing an eerie feeling; strange and frightening

“The old mansion had an eerier atmosphere in the dead of night.”

2. comparative

more eerie; compared to another thing

“The forest was eerier than the abandoned house at the end of the street.”

3. superlative

most eerie; compared to other things

“This was the eeriest place I’ve ever been to.”

4. noun

an eerie feeling; something that causes a feeling of fear or unease

“The eerie sensed a presence in the room.”

Synonyms

  • frightening
  • sinister
  • spooky

Antonyms

  • cozy
  • friendly