creepier; creepiest
1
: producing a nervous shivery apprehension
a creepy horror story
also
: eerie
2
: of, relating to, or being a creep : annoyingly unpleasant
a creepy old man
Examples of creepy in a Sentence
There's something creepy about that guy.
a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician
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But although the talented voice cast gives the characters humor and distinctive personalities, their CGI renderings are, well, a bit creepy, and less photorealistic than many of the cute woodland creatures that flock around Snow White.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Season 2 has built on these relatable themes, introducing race as a key factor within the creepy, hollow corporate hell that is Lumon.
—Banseka Kayembe, refinery29.com, 17 Mar. 2025
As the storm sets in, Ana’s boss decides their unit needs to inspect the creepy old building to determine if the residents are, in fact, safe.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
What none of them realize is the power of the sandman.
Staples, who holds an MFA in fiction from the Institute of American Indian Arts, gives us a creepy and fast-paced story that details the workings of a well-run casino and the spirits of those who have been there in life.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Season 2 has built on these relatable themes, introducing race as a key factor within the creepy, hollow corporate hell that is Lumon.
—Banseka Kayembe, refinery29.com, 17 Mar. 2025
As the storm sets in, Ana’s boss decides their unit needs to inspect the creepy old building to determine if the residents are, in fact, safe.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
What none of them realize is the power of the sandman.
Staples, who holds an MFA in fiction from the Institute of American Indian Arts, gives us a creepy and fast-paced story that details the workings of a well-run casino and the spirits of those who have been there in life.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Creepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creepy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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