Creepily

/ˈkriːpɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a creepy manner; in a way that is eerie, unsettling, or causes discomfort.

Etymology

Adverb formed from 'creepy' with the suffix '-ly' (from Old English, transforming adjectives into adverbs indicating manner or state).

Kelly Says

Horror movies exploit our understanding of what moves 'creepily'—slow, unpredictable movements trigger fear more effectively than fast ones because our brains can't predict where the threat will go!

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