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Definition of eeriness

eeriness

/ˈɪr.i.nəs/
ee · ri · ness
Adverb:eerily
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Adjective:eerie
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being strange, mysterious, and unsettling in a way that inspires vague fear or unease.

Example

"The thick fog rolling across the deserted moor added to the quiet eeriness of the evening."

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• Nearby Words

eensy
eerie
eerily
eeriness
eff
efface
effect

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'eerie' plus the suffix '-ness'. 'Eerie' originates from Middle English and northern dialects 'eri' or 'erghe' (meaning fearful or timid), derived from Old English 'earg' (cowardly or wretched).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eeriness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eeriness
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