eerie
/ˈɪri/
ee · rie
ˈɪ · ri
English Definition
adj. strange, frightening
Significado en Español
espeluznante, inquietante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kỳ quái, đáng sợ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
eerie(strange)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the closest synonym for “eerie” in the following sentence? “Walking through the abandoned house at night gave me an eerie feeling.”
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A
calming
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B
strange
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C
bright
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D
joyful
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B — strange.
“eerie” means adj. strange, frightening
Common questions about “eerie”
What does “eerie” mean?
eerie — adj. strange, frightening. In Chinese: 怪异的，恐怖的.
How do you pronounce “eerie”?
eerie is pronounced /ˈɪri/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ee · rie.
Is “eerie” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. eerie appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “eerie”?
eerie(strange)
