Strange, mysterious, and slightly frightening; causing an uneasy or supernatural feeling.
From Middle English 'erie' or 'eary,' possibly from Old English 'earg' meaning cowardly or timid. Alternative spelling of eerie; both forms are correct in modern English.
Eery vs. eerie—both spellings are right, but eerie is more common now. The word might literally mean something that makes you cowardly, which makes perfect sense for describing creepy situations!
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