Definition

In a way that causes fear or unease, often related to ghosts or the supernatural.

Example

The old house creaked spookily in the night, making everyone feel uneasy.

Conversation

Did you hear that noise coming from the attic last night?

Yeah, it sounded spookily close, didn’t it?

I thought it might be a ghost or something!

Right? I wouldn't go up there alone after hearing that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spookily → It is formed from "spook" (from Dutch "spook", meaning ghost or specter) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner). The word "spookily" means in a manner that is ghostly or eerie.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that feels ghostly or eerie, which helps you remember that "spookily" describes actions done in a ghost-like manner.

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