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eerie

/ˈɪri/
ee · rie ˈɪ · ri
English Definition
adj. strange, frightening
中文释义
怪异的，恐怖的
Significado en Español
espeluznante, inquietante
한국어 뜻
으스스한, 기분 나쁜
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kỳ quái, đáng sợ
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Example Sentence

The abandoned house looks eerie.

那座废弃房子很恐怖。

Synonyms
creepy spooky
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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.”

  1. A joyful
  2. B strange
  3. C bright
  4. D calming
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B — strange. “eerie” means adj. strange, frightening

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A strange, ______ silence filled the abandoned house at midnight.

  1. A cheerful
  2. B ordinary
  3. C eerie
  4. D comforting
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C — eerie. “eerie” means adj. strange, frightening

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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.

How do you use “eerie” in a sentence?

The abandoned house looks eerie. (那座废弃房子很恐怖。)

What are synonyms for “eerie”?

creepy, spooky — all close in meaning to eerie (adj. strange, frightening).

Is “eerie” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. eerie appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “eerie”?

eerie(strange)

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