Spooky

usgb/ˈspuːki/
adjective

Frightening in a supernatural way.

The old, abandoned house looks really spooky in the night.
Visual representation of "spooky" - Frightening in a supernatural way

Often appears as...

  • spooky house
  • spooky night
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Supernatural Context

Use 'spooky' to describe places or situations that remind you of ghosts or horror stories.

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The way the shadows danced on the walls was really spooky.
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Visual Imagery

'Spooky' often evokes images of darkness, fog, and deserted places.

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The foggy graveyard at midnight felt incredibly spooky.
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Halloween Association

The word 'spooky' is commonly associated with Halloween and things related to it.

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They put up spooky decorations for Halloween.
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