eery

/ˈɪri, ˈɛri/

Definitions

1. adjective

giving an unpleasant or frightening impression; spooky

“The eery silence in the abandoned house made us nervous.”

2. noun

an unpleasant or frightening feeling; a spooky atmosphere

“The eery feeling in the haunted mansion was intense.”

Synonyms

  • frightening
  • ghastly
  • spooky

Antonyms

  • comforting
  • pleasant