eldritch

/ˈɛldrɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

Strange or unnatural in a way that is disturbing or frightening.

“The eldritch creatures in the old mansion seemed to be from another world.”

2. noun

Something strange or unnatural that is frightening or disturbing.

“The eldritch horror in the old book was a story about supernatural beings.”

3. adverb

In a strange or unnatural way.

“The trees grew eldritch and twisted in the abandoned forest.”

Synonyms

  • ghastful
  • ghastly

Antonyms

  • natural
  • normal