
Eerie
Supernatural Context
Use 'eerie' to describe settings or events with a ghostly or otherworldly feel, often causing unease.
The full moon cast an eerie glow across the graveyard.
Intensifying Fear
'Eerie' implies a deeper level of fear, one that is mysterious and not easily explained.
An eerie whisper echoed down the empty corridor.
Describing Silence
When silence feels unsettling or spooky, describe it with 'eerie' to convey the unnerving mood.
There was an eerie silence after the scream.