Eerily/ˈɪrəli/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Conveys Unease Use 'eerily' to express a feeling of discomfort or suspicion caused by something strange. The forest grew eerily silent as we walked deeper. Pro Tip 2/3Atmospheric Tension 'Eerily' is often used to describe environments that create a tense or spooky atmosphere. The old house looked eerily beautiful in the fog. Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Fear The adverb 'eerily' implies a subtle level of fear, not outright terror. Her prediction was eerily accurate, giving us goosebumps.