Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Feeling uneasy or scared, especially due to supernatural or eerie circumstances.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈʊri/; UK: /ˈʊri/
Origin and Usage: The origin of "oorie" is uncertain, but it is believed to be a Scottish variant of "eerie." It has been used in literature and spoken language since the 18th century, and is still used in modern English today.
Synonyms: Eerie, spooky, creepy, unsettling, frightening.
Related Words: eerie, urare, urari, urase, urate.
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