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spooky
01
unsettling in a way that causes feelings of fear or unease
Examples
The old, abandoned house had a spooky atmosphere, with creaking floorboards and shadowy corners.
Walking through the dense forest at night felt spooky, with strange noises echoing around.
02
(of a person) feeling scared or uneasy
Examples
I felt spooky walking through the dark hallway alone.
The empty house made her feel spooky, even in daylight.
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.
Her spooky pony would shy away from anything that moved suddenly.
Lexical Tree
spookily
spooky
spook
