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spooky
01
unsettling in a way that causes feelings of fear or unease
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
spookiest
Comparative
spookier
gradable
domain
atmosphere, emotion, perception
Examples
The old, abandoned house had a spooky atmosphere, with creaking floorboards and shadowy corners.
02
(of a person) feeling scared or uneasy
Examples
I felt spooky walking through the dark hallway alone.
03
(of a horse) easily startled or frightened by unexpected movements or unfamiliar objects
Examples
The spooky horse bucked when a bird flew out of the bushes.
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