Definition

A quality or characteristic that is eerie or frightening, often related to ghosts or supernatural themes.

Example

The old mansion had an air of spookery that made everyone feel uneasy.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new haunted house in town?

Yeah, I heard it's full of spookery and surprises.

I think we should check it out this weekend!

Definitely! I love a good thrill and some spooky spookery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spookery is formed from "spook" (from Dutch "spook", meaning ghost or spirit) and the suffix "-ery" (meaning a place associated with a specific activity or condition). The word "spookery" refers to a place or activity related to ghosts or spooky occurrences.

Memory Tip

Think of 'spook' as a ghostly presence and '-ery' as a place associated with that presence. This helps you remember that 'spookery' refers to a place related to ghosts.

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