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单词 creepy
释义

creepy

adjective

ˈkrē-pē How to pronounce creepy (audio)
creepier; creepiest
1
: producing a nervous shivery apprehension
a creepy horror story
also : eerie
2
: of, relating to, or being a creep : annoyingly unpleasant
a creepy old man
creepily
ˈkrē-pə-lē How to pronounce creepy (audio)
adverb
creepiness
ˈkrē-pē-nəs How to pronounce creepy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • eerie
  • eery
  • haunting
  • spookish
  • spooky
  • uncanny
  • unearthly
  • weird
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Example Sentences

There's something creepy about that guy. a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician
Recent Examples on the Web The surveillance technology is creepy — especially if employees don’t know they’re being monitored (rules vary from state to state). Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 One of the first horror franchises to use religion as a backdrop, the film is a terrifying one that explores the demonic possession of a young girl (who contorts, swears, and is generally really creepy). Evan Romano, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2022 Some sections are almost unbearably creepy; Oates’s ability to create a sickening sense of horror is as keen as ever. Pricilla Gilman, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 What enabled you to be so effectively creepy as Sheriff Travis? Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 10 June 2022 That is a real old, traditional lullaby which is quite creepy. Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022 What could possibly be creepy about staying in a 19th-century schoolhouse, rectory, church (that hosted countless funerals...) and convent? Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2021 The story follows a newlywed writer, Edith (Mia Wasikowska), who moves into a creepy, old, and clearly haunted mansion with her husband (Tom Hiddleston) and sister-in-law (Jessica Chastain). Lia Beck, EW.com, 13 July 2022 There are dozens, if not, hundreds of them telling the dark, twisted or otherwise creepy stories of crimes taking place across the world. Adrianna Freedman, Men's Health, 31 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see creep entry 1

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

creepy

adjective

ˈkrē-pē How to pronounce creepy (audio)
creepier; creepiest
1
: eerie
a creepy old house
2
: annoyingly unpleasant
Dozens of frogs gave me a creepy feeling.

creepy

adjective

1
as in eerie
fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • eerie
  • haunting
  • eery
  • weird
  • spooky
  • uncanny
  • bizarre
  • unearthly
  • mysterious
  • terrifying
  • ghoulish
  • ghostly
  • unusual
  • spookish
  • quirky
  • ghostlike
  • spectral
  • ghastly
  • odd
  • curious
  • quaint
  • outlandish
  • enigmatic
  • horrifying
  • uncommon
  • peculiar
  • supernatural
  • outré
  • horrible
  • puzzling
  • queerish
  • metaphysical
  • terrible
  • inscrutable
  • enigmatical
  • fearsome
  • dreadful
  • preternatural
  • unaccustomed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • normal
  • common
  • typical
  • usual
  • ordinary
  • commonplace
  • natural
  • unremarkable
  • routine
  • everyday
  • familiar
  • prosaic
  • unexceptional
  • predictable
  • expected
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2
as in disturbing
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings a creepy aura about the abandoned farmhouse—as though something horrific had happened there

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • disturbing
  • uneasy
  • unsettling
  • unnerving
  • tense
  • nervous
  • anxious
  • disquieting
  • restless
  • worrisome
  • distressing
  • distressful
  • agitating
  • embarrassing
  • hairy
  • awkward
  • nerve-wracking
  • fraught
  • troublesome
  • nerve-racking
  • nail-biting
  • foreboding
  • bothersome
  • discouraging
  • strained
  • misgiving
  • disheartening
  • unrestful
  • restive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • quiet
  • comfortable
  • easy
  • peaceful
  • calming
  • tranquil
  • restful
  • quieting
  • pacific
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