spooky

adjective
UK: /ˈspuːki/
US: /ˈspuːki/

  1. Something that is spooky makes you feel afraid, especially because it seems to involve ghosts or magic.

    1. That old house looks very spooky at night.
    2. The spooky movie gave me nightmares because of its unsettling atmosphere.

  2. Strange or frightening in a way that makes you uncomfortable.

    1. I heard a spooky noise upstairs last night and couldn't sleep.
    2. The coincidence was so spooky that I felt a chill down my spine.

Synonyms

frightening scary eerie creepy unsettling chilling ghostly supernatural
spooky adverb

  1. In a way that suggests the presence of ghosts or other supernatural beings.

    1. The house was decorated spooky for Halloween.
    2. The fog rolled in, making the graveyard look spooky and mysterious.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spooky" in English means: Something that is spooky makes you feel afraid, especially because it seems to involve ghosts or magic., Strange or frightening in a way that makes you uncomfortable..

The phonetic transcription of "spooky" is /ˈspuːki/ in British English and /ˈspuːki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spooky": frightening, scary, eerie, creepy, unsettling, chilling, ghostly, supernatural.

Example usage of "spooky": "That old house looks very spooky at night.". More examples on the page.