lur

lɜː

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of uneasy or apprehensive interest, often excited by fear or curiosity

“the lur that comes with going into an abandoned house”

2. verb

to feel or express a feeling of uneasy or apprehensive interest

“she lurred at the creepy sound coming from the basement”

Synonyms

  • apprehension
  • thrill

Antonyms

  • calmness
  • satisfaction