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Eerily

usgb/ˈɪrəli/Volume
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Conveys UneasePlay
Use 'eerily' to express a feeling of discomfort or suspicion caused by something strange. SlideThe forest grew eerily silent as we walked deeper.
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Atmospheric TensionPlay
'Eerily' is often used to describe environments that create a tense or spooky atmosphere. SlideThe old house looked eerily beautiful in the fog.
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Subtle FearPlay
The adverb 'eerily' implies a subtle level of fear, not outright terror. SlideHer prediction was eerily accurate, giving us goosebumps.