Definition

This word describes something that causes a strong feeling of fear or discomfort, often because it is strange or unsettling. It is the highest degree of being creepy.

Example

The abandoned house was the creepiest place I had ever visited.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that horror movie last night?

Yeah, it was one of the creepiest films I've ever watched!

I couldn't sleep after it; the atmosphere was so intense.

I know, right? It definitely had some of the creepiest scenes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Creepiest → It is formed from "creep" (from Old English "crēopan", meaning to crawl or move slowly) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "creepiest" describes something that is most unsettling or frightening, evoking a sense of fear or discomfort.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'crawls' ('creep') and is 'the most' unsettling ('-iest'). This helps you remember that 'creepiest' refers to something that is the most frightening or eerie.

Visually Confused Words