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as in eerie
fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic
a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician
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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
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Recent Examples of creepy
Although Gi-hun wants to save as many people as possible, he’s forced to continue playing the remaining games, including a terrifying round of double Dutch involving the creepy giant dolls.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
As the creepy trailer begins, the deserted ghost town is put on full display.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 27 June 2025
Some people found the sensation creepy or predatory.
—Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
This time around, Woody (Tom Hanks) gets toy-napped by a creepy middle-aged collector (Wayne Knight) planning to ship him off to a museum in Japan, prompting the rest of Andy's (John Morris) toy box to spring into action.
—Meg Walters, EW.com, 19 June 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
As the creepy trailer begins, the deserted ghost town is put on full display.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 27 June 2025
Some people found the sensation creepy or predatory.
—Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
This time around, Woody (Tom Hanks) gets toy-napped by a creepy middle-aged collector (Wayne Knight) planning to ship him off to a museum in Japan, prompting the rest of Andy's (John Morris) toy box to spring into action.
—Meg Walters, EW.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creepy
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That arrangement builds to an exhilarating climax largely fueled by Lindsey Buckingham’s guitar lead, from the eerie wailing of those high notes to its fiery conclusion.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Instead, what ensued was an eerie redux of another Wimbledon lion’s last stand.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Scientists have found a new way to cheat the system – which is both ingenious and disturbing.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Depictions of nuclear war became more serious and disturbing, breaking Hollywood conventions about happy endings.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Antarctica's crimson waterfall is truly haunting, and very few people ever see it in person.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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For five seasons, creator and host Rod Serling guided unsuspecting viewers through some of the most haunting, macabre stories ever told.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Outlook: Stability or Strain? Oil markets in 2024 were defined by an uneasy equilibrium.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Given that uneasy reminder, the small victory ultimately won by King and his followers is even more extraordinary and potent.—
Sophie van Bastelaer,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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The pit and toy poodle mix, adopted from a rescue ranch called The Barking Lot outside San Diego, found the sudden arrival of towering boxes and disappearing furniture deeply unsettling.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Guan Un imagines something more unsettling: Sisyphus needing tech support with his stone.—
John Wiswell,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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The coach withdrew him just after the hour mark against PSG and the cameras caught the forward looking tense and concerned on the bench.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The unsettling noise was followed by a tense hour in the cabin, with many passengers crying, praying or showing signs of distress.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Then there's the real world, which is entirely different, so in reality people have nothing to be nervous about.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
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The odds of a recession may be falling, but states appear to be betting that corporate leaders are still nervous.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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The choice of name was coincidental but Lee and Kirby were anxious to avoid any connection to radical politics.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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My expectation is that the veteran who has been in the Octagon against some of the heaviest hitters in the UFC’s heavyweight division is going to be anxious to test the young man who only has 35 seconds of UFC fight time to his name.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Creepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creepy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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