Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

spooky

[spoo-kee] / ˈspu ki /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The "spooky" note, dated to 1964, said the coins were winnings from a horse called Santa Claus that ran that year.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But I am hearing from people who live in less resourced parts of the country, smaller states with smaller governments, like Vermont, who are saying this is spooky.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Tell me the backstory of that spooky song.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Fittingly, Rhys is currently portraying the mayor of a small island town where spooky, supernatural things keep happening on Apple TV’s comedy-horror series “Widow’s Bay.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“It can’t be solved,” he said, his voice now quiet and distant, spooky.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




Vocabulary lists containing spooky


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "spooky" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com