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Synonyms & Similar Words
spookiness
creepiness
scariness
frightfulness
terror
fearfulness
dreadfulness
ominousness
foreboding
apprehensiveness
uneasiness
uncomfortableness
weirdness
strangeness
bizarreness
uncanniness
ghostliness
ghastliness
hair-raisingness
blood-curdlingness
spine-tinglingness
chillingness
frostiness
iciness
coldness
eeriness
fright
horror
dread
fear
scare
terrorize
intimidate
unsettle
unnerve
alarm
disturb
Meaning of Eeriness
The primary meaning of the word "Eeriness" is a feeling of fear, unease, or uncertainty, often caused by something that is strange, unusual, or unexplained.
Definitions
- A feeling of fear, unease, or uncertainty, often caused by something that is strange, unusual, or unexplained
- A strange or frightening quality that makes someone feel nervous or afraid
- An unpleasant feeling of fear or anxiety, often caused by a place, situation, or object that is perceived as threatening or intimidating
Etymology of Eeriness
The word "Eeriness" has its roots in the Old English and Old Norse words for "fear" and "terror"
It is derived from the word "eerie", which means strange, frightening, or supernatural
The word has been used in the English language since the 18th century to describe a feeling of fear, unease, or uncertainty, often caused by something that is perceived as strange, unusual, or unexplained
Example Uses
- The old mansion had an eeriness to it that made me feel uneasy and frightened
- The howling wind and creaking trees added to the eeriness of the dark forest
- The abandoned asylum was a place of eeriness, with its crumbling walls and rusting medical equipment
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
calmness
peacefulness
serenity
tranquility
comfort
reassurance
confidence
bravery
fearlessness
cheerfulness
happiness
joy
delight
warmth
coziness
friendliness
approachability
welcomingness
invitingness
pleasantness
agreeableness
geniality
affability