Synonyms for
Creepy
Definition
causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease
Synonyms & similar words
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Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- creepy crawlies
- creepy pasta
- creepy feeling
- creepy smile
- creepy house
- creepy music
- creepy doll
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe something that causes a feeling of unease or fear, particularly something that is strange or unnatural. It can also refer to something that makes one feel disgusted.
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Example sentences
- The old, abandoned house looked creepy at night.
- The spider crawling on the wall gave me a creepy feeling.
- The horror movie was so creepy, I had nightmares for days.
- The sound of footsteps in an empty hallway is a bit creepy.
- The creepy doll in the corner gave me the chills.
Quotes
I'm not good at being creepy; I'm good at being funny and silly.
I think it's really creepy when people have their parents as their screen savers.
I'm not a big fan of horror movies, but I love creepy TV shows.