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spooky

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spook·y  (spk)
adj. spook·i·er, spook·i·est Informal
1. Suggestive of ghosts or a ghost; eerie.
2. Easily startled; skittish.
spooki·ly adv.
spooki·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.spooky - unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
skittish, flighty, nervous
excitable - easily excited
spooky
adjective eerie, frightening, chilling, ghostly, weird, mysterious, scary (informal) unearthly, supernatural, uncanny, creepy (informal) spine-chilling
Translations
spooky [ˈspuːkɪ] adj (col) [place, atmosphere] → espeluznante, horripilante
spooky [ˈspuːkɪ] adj (inf) → qui donne la chair de poule
spooky [ˈspuːkɪ] (inf) adj → gruselig
spooky [ˈspuːkɪ] adj → che fa accapponare la pelle


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The moon had risen and was shining in at the uncurtained window, illuminating the room with a soft, bluish light which seemed, somehow, a bit spooky, though I dare say it had no uncommon quality; all moonlight is that way if you will observe it.
Present At A Hanging And Other Ghost Stories by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
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