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What is another word for eerie?

Here are some words that could be used as alternatives to "eerie," depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

Similar meaning, but less intense:

* Uncanny

* Strange

* Uneasy

* Weird

* Mysterious

* Unsettling

* Spooky

* Otherworldly

* Bizarre

* Sinister

More intense and negative:

* Creepy

* Ghastly

* Macabre

* Haunting

* Spectral

* Ghostly

* Chilling

* Menacing

* Ominous

More specific to a particular feeling or situation:

* Melancholy (evokes sadness)

* Foreboding (suggests impending danger)

* Disturbing (indicates discomfort or unease)

* Disquieting (similar to disturbing, but with a sense of unease about the unknown)

The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the desired effect.

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