adj. ee·ri·er, ee·ri·est 1. Inspiring inexplicable fear, dread, or uneasiness; strange and frightening. See Synonyms at weird. 2. Scots Frightened or intimidated by superstition. [Middle English eri, fearful, from Old English earg, cowardly.] eeri·ly adv. eeri·ness n. |
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