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spooky

[ˈspuːki]

spooky Definition

  • 1strange and frightening
  • 2eerie or creepy

Using spooky: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spooky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old abandoned house looked spooky in the moonlight.

  • Example

    The spooky music added to the suspense of the horror movie.

  • Example

    I don't like walking through the dark woods at night, it's too spooky.

  • Example

    The Halloween decorations made the house look spooky.

spooky Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for spooky

Phrases with spooky

  • a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where particles that are separated by large distances can still be connected in a way that their states are correlated

    Example

    Einstein called the concept of spooky action at a distance 'spukhafte Fernwirkung'.

  • a British rock band formed in 1967 known for their blend of hard rock, blues, and soul music

    Example

    Spooky Tooth's most famous songs include 'Evil Woman' and 'Better By You, Better Than Me'.

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Summary: spooky in Brief

The term 'spooky' [ˈspuːki] refers to something strange and frightening, often with an eerie or creepy quality. It can be used to describe anything from a haunted house to a suspenseful movie. The phrase 'spooky action at a distance' refers to a phenomenon in quantum mechanics, while 'Spooky Tooth' is the name of a British rock band.

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