eerily

[ eer-i-lee ]

adverb

1. in a spooky or uncanny way that makes one uneasy; weirdly:

   The town empties out eerily at this time of day, giving it a ghostly appearance that visitors find disconcerting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eerily¹

eeri(e) + -ly

Example Sentences

She even lip-synchs to her song in a bleach blonde wig and leather jumpsuit eerily similar to Anderson's own distinct look.

From Salon

These temptations are eerily similar to the temptations the devil offered Jesus in the desert, before Jesus began his ministry.

From Salon

“The Handmaid’s Tale” has eerily predicted events that have rocked the nation, such as the fall of Roe vs.

From Los Angeles Times

This time, Miles Mitchell, 21, shares the secret behind his eerily on-point costume.

From Salon

The part of Joel, who becomes best friends with Everett’s protagonist Sam when she moves back home to Kansas following her sister’s death, was eerily similar to him.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bizarrely
• creepily
• mysteriously
• preternaturally
• spookily
• supernaturally
• uncannily
• weirdly