Synonyms for

Creepy

Verb / ˈkri:pi: / Another word for creepy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease

Synonyms & similar words

creepycrawly spooky eerie weird scary frightening unsettling haunting sinister macabre gloomy grim dark forbidding menacing dreadful horrifying terrifying chilling hair-raising creepifying

Synonyms by register

Formal

unsettling disturbing eerie sinister

Informal

spooky scary weird freaky icky

Literary

uncanny phantasmal spectral

Antonyms

comforting reassuring calming pleasant appealing friendly inviting

Common collocations

  • creepy crawlies
  • creepy pasta
  • creepy feeling
  • creepy smile
  • creepy house
  • creepy music
  • creepy doll

Word family

noun creepiness
verb creep
adjective creepy
adverb creepily

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.

Example sentences

  1. The old, abandoned house looked creepy at night.
  2. The spider crawling on the wall gave me a creepy feeling.
  3. The horror movie was so creepy, I had nightmares for days.
  4. The sound of footsteps in an empty hallway is a bit creepy.
  5. 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.

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