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Eerie

/ˈɪri/adjective
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Eerie refers to something that inspires a vague, unsettling fear or strangeness, often linked to the supernatural or unexplained. In contemporary contexts, it's commonly used to describe atmospheric elements in horror media or real-life scenarios that trigger an instinctive dread, like a foggy night that feels unnaturally alive.

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