spooky
/ˈspuːki/
spoo · ky
ˈspuː · ki
English Definition
adj. scary or eerie
Significado en Español
espeluznante, aterrador
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ma quái, đáng sợ
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Example Sentence
The abandoned house felt spooky at night.
这栋废弃的房子在夜里让人感到毛骨悚然。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “spooky”:
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A
eerie
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B
comforting
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C
soothing
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D
pleasant
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A — eerie.
“spooky” means adj. scary or eerie
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The dark, empty old house looked very ______ under the pale moonlight.
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A
cheerful
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B
spooky
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C
cozy
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D
welcoming
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B — spooky.
“spooky” means adj. scary or eerie
Common questions about “spooky”
What does “spooky” mean?
spooky — adj. scary or eerie. In Chinese: 幽灵般的，吓人的.
How do you pronounce “spooky”?
spooky is pronounced /ˈspuːki/. It breaks into 2 syllables: spoo · ky.
How do you use “spooky” in a sentence?
The abandoned house felt spooky at night. (这栋废弃的房子在夜里让人感到毛骨悚然。)
What are synonyms for “spooky”?
eerie, creepy, ghostly — all close in meaning to spooky (adj. scary or eerie).
Is “spooky” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. spooky appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
