Definition

The quality or state of being frightening or eerie, often related to ghosts or supernatural events.

Example

The spookiness of the old house made everyone feel uneasy at night.

Conversation

Did you feel the spookiness in that old house we visited?

Definitely! It was so eerie and quiet.

I love the spookiness of Halloween, though.

Me too! It makes everything more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spookiness is formed from "spook" (originating from Dutch "spook", meaning ghost or specter) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "spookiness" refers to the quality of being spooky or ghostly.

Memory Tip

Imagine the quality of something that feels ghostly or eerie — that's what spookiness means.

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